Climate Insights for Achvraid

Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom

Hottest
July
17°C peak62°F peak
Coldest
January
0°C low33°F low
Wettest
October
112 mm rain4.4 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Achvraid is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 1,073 mm of precipitation falls per year. Achvraid receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Achvraid 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 January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 0°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 121cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Achvraid is cool. The average annual temperature is 46°F and approximately 42.3 in of precipitation falls per year. Achvraid receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Achvraid 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 January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 33°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 48in accumulating over the season.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 5°Average: 3°Min: 0°FebMax: 5°Average: 3°Min: 1°MarMax: 7°Average: 4°Min: 1°AprMax: 10°Average: 6°Min: 2°MayMax: 14°Average: 10°Min: 6°JunMax: 16°Average: 12°Min: 8°JulMax: 17°Average: 14°Min: 10°AugMax: 16°Average: 13°Min: 10°SepMax: 14°Average: 11°Min: 8°OctMax: 11°Average: 8°Min: 6°NovMax: 7°Average: 5°Min: 2°DecMax: 5°Average: 4°Min: 1°
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 40°FAverage: 37°FMin: 33°FFebMax: 42°FAverage: 38°FMin: 33°FMarMax: 45°FAverage: 40°FMin: 34°FAprMax: 50°FAverage: 43°FMin: 36°FMayMax: 57°FAverage: 50°FMin: 42°FJunMax: 60°FAverage: 54°FMin: 47°FJulMax: 62°FAverage: 57°FMin: 50°FAugMax: 62°FAverage: 56°FMin: 50°FSepMax: 58°FAverage: 52°FMin: 46°FOctMax: 51°FAverage: 47°FMin: 42°FNovMax: 45°FAverage: 41°FMin: 36°FDecMax: 42°FAverage: 38°FMin: 35°F
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Min

Achvraid sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 0°C to 17°C. July 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 0°C and an average of 3°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Achvraid sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 33°F to 62°F. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 62°F with a mean of 57°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 33°F and an average of 37°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 11°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 7°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 96mmSnow: 27mmFebPrecipitation: 100mmSnow: 29mmMarPrecipitation: 82mmSnow: 18mmAprPrecipitation: 66mmSnow: 11mmMayPrecipitation: 79mmSnow: 1mmJunPrecipitation: 85mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 88mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 85mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 89mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 112mmSnow: 1mmNovPrecipitation: 85mmSnow: 9mmDecPrecipitation: 108mmSnow: 24mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.8inSnow (in): 11inFebPrecipitation: 3.9inSnow (in): 12inMarPrecipitation: 3.2inSnow (in): 7inAprPrecipitation: 2.6inSnow (in): 4inMayPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 1inJunPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 3.5inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 3.5inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 4.4inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 4inDecPrecipitation: 4.2inSnow (in): 10in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Achvraid is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,073 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 89 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 112 mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 66 mm. That's 46 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 121cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 29cm.Achvraid is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 42.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.5 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 4.4 in of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 2.6 in. That's 1.8 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 48in accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 12in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 14km/hFebWind Speed: 15km/hMarWind Speed: 13km/hAprWind Speed: 12km/hMayWind Speed: 11km/hJunWind Speed: 12km/hJulWind Speed: 11km/hAugWind Speed: 12km/hSepWind Speed: 13km/hOctWind Speed: 14km/hNovWind Speed: 12km/hDecWind Speed: 13km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9mphFebWind Speed: 10mphMarWind Speed: 8mphAprWind Speed: 7mphMayWind Speed: 7mphJunWind Speed: 7mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 8mphOctWind Speed: 8mphNovWind Speed: 8mphDecWind Speed: 8mph
Wind Speed

Achvraid is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/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 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/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 14km/h in winter, 12km/h in spring, 11km/h in summer, 13km/h in autumn.Achvraid is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 10mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph 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 9mph in winter, 7mph in spring, 7mph in summer, 8mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Achvraid 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 Achvraid 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
0 °C33 °F
5 °C40 °F
14 km/h9 mph
96 mm3.8 in
27 cm11 in
Feb
1 °C33 °F
5 °C42 °F
15 km/h10 mph
100 mm3.9 in
29 cm12 in
Mar
1 °C34 °F
7 °C45 °F
13 km/h8 mph
82 mm3.2 in
18 cm7 in
Apr
2 °C36 °F
10 °C50 °F
12 km/h7 mph
66 mm2.6 in
11 cm4 in
May
6 °C42 °F
14 °C57 °F
11 km/h7 mph
79 mm3.1 in
1 cm1 in
Jun
8 °C47 °F
16 °C60 °F
12 km/h7 mph
85 mm3.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
10 °C50 °F
17 °C62 °F
11 km/h7 mph
88 mm3.5 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
10 °C50 °F
16 °C62 °F
12 km/h7 mph
85 mm3.3 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
8 °C46 °F
14 °C58 °F
13 km/h8 mph
89 mm3.5 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
6 °C42 °F
11 °C51 °F
14 km/h8 mph
112 mm4.4 in
1 cm0 in
Nov
2 °C36 °F
7 °C45 °F
12 km/h8 mph
85 mm3.3 in
9 cm4 in
Dec
1 °C35 °F
5 °C42 °F
13 km/h8 mph
108 mm4.2 in
24 cm10 in