Climate Insights for Aberdeen International Airport

Aberdeen City, Scotland, United Kingdom

Hottest
August
17°C peak
Coldest
January
2°C low
Wettest
October
101mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Aberdeen International Airport is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 824mm of precipitation falls per year. Aberdeen International Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Aberdeen International Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 2°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 6° Average: 4° Min: 2° Feb Max: 7° Average: 5° Min: 3° Mar Max: 8° Average: 6° Min: 3° Apr Max: 10° Average: 7° Min: 4° May Max: 13° Average: 10° Min: 7° Jun Max: 15° Average: 13° Min: 10° Jul Max: 17° Average: 14° Min: 11° Aug Max: 17° Average: 14° Min: 12° Sep Max: 15° Average: 13° Min: 10° Oct Max: 12° Average: 10° Min: 8° Nov Max: 9° Average: 7° Min: 5° Dec Max: 7° Average: 5° Min: 3°
Max
Average
Min

Aberdeen International Airport sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 2°C to 17°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 14°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 4°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 62mm Snow: 4mm Feb Precipitation: 53mm Snow: 7mm Mar Precipitation: 62mm Snow: 4mm Apr Precipitation: 53mm Snow: 3mm May Precipitation: 54mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 59mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 82mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 61mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 68mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 101mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 83mm Snow: 2mm Dec Precipitation: 86mm Snow: 3mm
Precipitation
Snow

Aberdeen International Airport is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 824mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 69mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 101mm of rainfall. December and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 53mm. That's 48mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 22cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 7cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h 30km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 28km/h Feb Wind Speed: 28km/h Mar Wind Speed: 25km/h Apr Wind Speed: 23km/h May Wind Speed: 21km/h Jun Wind Speed: 21km/h Jul Wind Speed: 19km/h Aug Wind Speed: 21km/h Sep Wind Speed: 24km/h Oct Wind Speed: 25km/h Nov Wind Speed: 27km/h Dec Wind Speed: 27km/h
Wind Speed

Aberdeen International Airport is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 24km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 28km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 19km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 9km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 28km/h in winter, 23km/h in spring, 20km/h in summer, 25km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

90 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Aberdeen International Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Aberdeen International Airport 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 August at around 17°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 2°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 90 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 3 to 13°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 169mm for the season, averaging 56mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 23km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 10 to 17°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 202mm for the season, averaging 67mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 20km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 5 to 15°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 252mm for the season, averaging 84mm per month. Winds are strong, averaging 25km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 2 to 7°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 202mm for the season, averaging 67mm per month. Expect around 14cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are strong, averaging 28km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Aberdeen International Airport 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
2 °C
6 °C
28 km/h
62 mm
4 cm
Feb
3 °C
7 °C
28 km/h
53 mm
7 cm
Mar Current
3 °C
8 °C
25 km/h
62 mm
4 cm
Apr
4 °C
10 °C
23 km/h
53 mm
3 cm
May
7 °C
13 °C
21 km/h
54 mm
0 cm
Jun
10 °C
15 °C
21 km/h
59 mm
0 cm
Jul
11 °C
17 °C
19 km/h
82 mm
0 cm
Aug
12 °C
17 °C
21 km/h
61 mm
0 cm
Sep
10 °C
15 °C
24 km/h
68 mm
0 cm
Oct
8 °C
12 °C
25 km/h
101 mm
0 cm
Nov
5 °C
9 °C
27 km/h
83 mm
2 cm
Dec
3 °C
7 °C
27 km/h
86 mm
3 cm
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