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The best time to visit Aberdeen

Month-by-month climate averages for Aberdeen, Scotland, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Aberdeen is usually June, July and August, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest October rain is behind you.

Aberdeen is warmest in August (highs near 17°C) and coldest in January (lows around 2°C), with roughly 1063 mm of precipitation across the year and October the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is June, July and August.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Aberdeen forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Aberdeen weather by month

what to expect in Aberdeen through the year

Here is Aberdeen's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Aberdeen by season.

Jan
6°
2°
Cold
Feb
8°
3°
Cool
Mar
8°
3°
Cool
Apr
9°
5°
Cool
May
13°
8°
Cool
Jun
16°
10°
Mild
Jul
16°
11°
Mild
Aug
17°
12°
Mild
Sep
15°
10°
Mild
Oct
12°
8°
Cool
Wettest
Nov
9°
4°
Cool
Dec
8°
4°
Cool

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Aberdeen?
The most comfortable time to visit Aberdeen is usually June, July and August, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest October rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Aberdeen?
August is the warmest month in Aberdeen, averaging highs near 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Aberdeen?
January is the coldest month in Aberdeen, with lows around 2°C.
When is the rainy season in Aberdeen?
The wettest month in Aberdeen is usually October, out of roughly 1063 mm of precipitation across the year.

Aberdeen month by month

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