Climate Insights for Achavanich

Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom

Hottest
July
16°C peak62°F peak
Coldest
February
3°C low37°F low
Wettest
October
105 mm rain4.1 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Achavanich is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 914 mm of precipitation falls per year. Achavanich receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Achavanich is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, September. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 3°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Achavanich is cool. The average annual temperature is 48°F and approximately 36 in of precipitation falls per year. Achavanich receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Achavanich is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, September. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 37°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 6°Average: 5°Min: 3°FebMax: 7°Average: 5°Min: 3°MarMax: 8°Average: 6°Min: 3°AprMax: 10°Average: 7°Min: 4°MayMax: 12°Average: 10°Min: 7°JunMax: 15°Average: 13°Min: 10°JulMax: 16°Average: 14°Min: 12°AugMax: 16°Average: 14°Min: 12°SepMax: 15°Average: 13°Min: 10°OctMax: 12°Average: 10°Min: 8°NovMax: 9°Average: 7°Min: 5°DecMax: 7°Average: 6°Min: 4°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 44°FAverage: 40°FMin: 37°FFebMax: 44°FAverage: 41°FMin: 37°FMarMax: 46°FAverage: 42°FMin: 38°FAprMax: 49°FAverage: 45°FMin: 40°FMayMax: 54°FAverage: 50°FMin: 45°FJunMax: 59°FAverage: 55°FMin: 50°FJulMax: 62°FAverage: 57°FMin: 53°FAugMax: 62°FAverage: 57°FMin: 53°FSepMax: 59°FAverage: 55°FMin: 50°FOctMax: 54°FAverage: 50°FMin: 46°FNovMax: 48°FAverage: 45°FMin: 41°FDecMax: 45°FAverage: 42°FMin: 39°F
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Min

Achavanich sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 3°C to 16°C. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 16°C with a mean of 14°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 5°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.Achavanich sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 37°F to 62°F. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 62°F with a mean of 57°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 37°F and an average of 41°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 68mmSnow: 5mmFebPrecipitation: 61mmSnow: 6mmMarPrecipitation: 60mmSnow: 5mmAprPrecipitation: 57mmSnow: 3mmMayPrecipitation: 63mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 67mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 91mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 81mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 94mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 105mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 82mmSnow: 1mmDecPrecipitation: 85mmSnow: 5mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 2inFebPrecipitation: 2.4inSnow (in): 2inMarPrecipitation: 2.3inSnow (in): 2inAprPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 1inMayPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 3.6inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 3.2inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 3.7inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 4.1inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 3.2inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 2in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Achavanich is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 914 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 76 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 105 mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 57 mm. That's 48 mm 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 26cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 6cm.Achavanich is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 36 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 4.1 in of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 2.2 in. That's 1.9 in 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 10in annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 2in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 21km/hFebWind Speed: 22km/hMarWind Speed: 19km/hAprWind Speed: 18km/hMayWind Speed: 16km/hJunWind Speed: 16km/hJulWind Speed: 15km/hAugWind Speed: 16km/hSepWind Speed: 18km/hOctWind Speed: 20km/hNovWind Speed: 20km/hDecWind Speed: 20km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 13mphFebWind Speed: 13mphMarWind Speed: 12mphAprWind Speed: 11mphMayWind Speed: 10mphJunWind Speed: 10mphJulWind Speed: 9mphAugWind Speed: 10mphSepWind Speed: 11mphOctWind Speed: 13mphNovWind Speed: 13mphDecWind Speed: 12mph
Wind Speed

Achavanich is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 18km/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 22km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 15km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/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 21km/h in winter, 17km/h in spring, 16km/h in summer, 20km/h in autumn.Achavanich is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 11mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 13mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 9mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4mph 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 13mph in winter, 11mph in spring, 10mph in summer, 12mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Achavanich 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Achavanich based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). 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
3 °C37 °F
6 °C44 °F
21 km/h13 mph
68 mm2.7 in
5 cm2 in
Feb
3 °C37 °F
7 °C44 °F
22 km/h13 mph
61 mm2.4 in
6 cm2 in
Mar
3 °C38 °F
8 °C46 °F
19 km/h12 mph
60 mm2.3 in
5 cm2 in
Apr
4 °C40 °F
10 °C49 °F
18 km/h11 mph
57 mm2.2 in
3 cm1 in
May
7 °C45 °F
12 °C54 °F
16 km/h10 mph
63 mm2.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
10 °C50 °F
15 °C59 °F
16 km/h10 mph
67 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
12 °C53 °F
16 °C62 °F
15 km/h9 mph
91 mm3.6 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
12 °C53 °F
16 °C62 °F
16 km/h10 mph
81 mm3.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
10 °C50 °F
15 °C59 °F
18 km/h11 mph
94 mm3.7 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
8 °C46 °F
12 °C54 °F
20 km/h13 mph
105 mm4.1 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
5 °C41 °F
9 °C48 °F
20 km/h13 mph
82 mm3.2 in
1 cm0 in
Dec
4 °C39 °F
7 °C45 °F
20 km/h12 mph
85 mm3.3 in
5 cm2 in