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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 October rain is behind you.

Scarborough is warmest in July (highs near 19°C) and coldest in January (lows around 3°C), with roughly 935 mm of precipitation across the year and October 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

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
Cold
Feb
Cool
Mar
Cool
Apr
11°
Cool
May
14°
Cool
Jun
17°
11°
Mild
Jul
19°
12°
Mild
Aug
19°
13°
Mild
Sep
17°
12°
Mild
Oct
14°
Cool
Wettest
Nov
10°
Cool
Dec
Cool

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 October 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 3°C.
When is the rainy season in Scarborough?
The wettest month in Scarborough is usually October, out of roughly 935 mm of precipitation across the year.

Scarborough month by month