Climate Overview
The climate in Ardrishaig is cool. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 1671mm of precipitation falls per year. Ardrishaig receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Ardrishaig 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 February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 4°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.
Temperature
Ardrishaig sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 4°C to 16°C. August 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 4°C and an average of 6°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Ardrishaig is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1671mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 139mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 197mm of rainfall. October and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 74mm. That's 123mm less than December, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 19cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 5cm.
Wind
Ardrishaig is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 29km/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 35km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 23km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 12km/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 34km/h in winter, 27km/h in spring, 24km/h in summer, 30km/h in autumn.
Seasons
89 days until Summer
It is currently spring in Ardrishaig, which began on March 20, 2026. Ardrishaig 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 16°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 4°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.
Spring
Temperatures range from 4 to 12°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 290mm for the season, averaging 97mm per month. Winds are strong, averaging 27km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.
Summer
Temperatures range from 11 to 16°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 365mm across the season with a monthly average of 122mm. Winds are moderate at around 24km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.
Autumn
Temperatures range from 7 to 15°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 484mm across the season with a monthly average of 161mm. Winds are strong, averaging 30km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.
Winter
Temperatures range from 4 to 8°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 532mm across the season with a monthly average of 177mm. Expect around 14cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are strong, averaging 34km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ardrishaig 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.