|
Scotlands weather forecast A brief annual summary
It is a popular held belief that Scotland's weather is poor... however you may well be surprised to hear... The moderating effects of the Gulf stream mean that it is not as cold as you would expect given its high latitude. The east tends to be colder in winter and warmer in the summer; frost in winter is surprisingly rare on the west coast. Snow or sleet falls less than 30 days per year and rarely lies around the coastal areas, the surrounding Ocean warms the air, the mean minimum temperature in winter is well above freezing. Sea temperature averages out at 13° and in winter it gets no lower than 9°C. Perfect for water sports. White sandy beaches sparkle and outshine tropical shores. Our
beaches are uncrowded, stunningly beautiful and perfectly clean: Scotland's position on the edge of the European continent with sea on three sides means that the weather is very varied. Records show that May and June are usually drier than July and August the annual rainfall is only slightly greater than London's and many of the east coast towns have less annual rainfall than Rome. Generally speaking, the east coast tends to be cool and dry, the west coast milder and wetter. July and August are normally the warmest months, average temperature of 15-19oC/60-68oF. The weather depends on the wind direction and where you are: as a general rule, Westerlies
mean mild and wet on the west side and mild and not so wet on the east. East means warm and sunny on the west and damp and cold on the east coast. Scotland also does not suffer the oppressive heat found in cities and in the south of England: while daily maximum summer temperatures in London frequently exceed 30°C, we nestle around a comfortable 16 - 20°C. Perfect temperatures for all sorts of outdoor activities. Windy weather is beautiful: particularly in December and January the mean monthly wind speeds are 16 knots (18 mph) and storms are not uncommon.
The Best Place in the UK to See the Northern Lights
|
