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The best time to visit Scarborough

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

Short answer

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

Scarborough is warmest in July (highs near 19°C) and coldest in January (lows around 2°C), with roughly 740 mm of precipitation across the year and November the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is June, July, August and September.

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

Scarborough weather by month

what to expect in Scarborough through the year, 1991-2020 averages

Here is Scarborough'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 Scarborough by season.

Jan
6°
2°
Cold
Feb
7°
2°
Cold
Mar
8°
3°
Cool
Apr
11°
5°
Cool
May
13°
8°
Cool
Jun
16°
10°
Mild
Jul
19°
12°
Mild
Aug
19°
13°
Mild
Sep
16°
11°
Mild
Oct
13°
8°
Cool
Nov
10°
5°
Cool
Wettest
Dec
7°
3°
Cold

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Scarborough?
The most comfortable time to visit Scarborough is usually June, July, August and September, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest November rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Scarborough?
July is the warmest month in Scarborough, averaging highs near 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Scarborough?
January is the coldest month in Scarborough, with lows around 2°C.
When is the rainy season in Scarborough?
The wettest month in Scarborough is usually November, out of roughly 740 mm of precipitation across the year.

Scarborough month by month