Climate Insights for Biggar

The climate in Biggar is cool. The average annual temperature is 3°C and approximately 381mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 69mm of rainfall. Biggar is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to -17°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 75cm accumulating over the season.

Biggar has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 43°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 18°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -17°C and an average temperature of -13°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 9°C shift in average temperatures.

Biggar is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 381mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 32mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 69mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 13mm. That's 56mm less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 75cm accumulating over the season. November typically sees the most snow at around 16cm.

Biggar is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 22km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 24km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 21km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Biggar, which began on March 20, 2026. Biggar is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -17°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Biggar is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 57mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -17°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Biggar based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.