Climate Insights for Ardrishaig

Argyll and Bute, Scotland, United Kingdom

Hottest
August
16°C peak
Coldest
February
4°C low
Wettest
December
197mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

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

10° 15° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 7° Average: 6° Min: 4° Feb Max: 7° Average: 6° Min: 4° Mar Max: 8° Average: 6° Min: 4° Apr Max: 10° Average: 8° Min: 6° May Max: 12° Average: 10° Min: 8° Jun Max: 14° Average: 13° Min: 11° Jul Max: 15° Average: 14° Min: 12° Aug Max: 16° Average: 14° Min: 12° Sep Max: 15° Average: 13° Min: 11° Oct Max: 12° Average: 11° Min: 9° Nov Max: 10° Average: 8° Min: 7° Dec Max: 8° Average: 7° Min: 6°
Max
Average
Min

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

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 172mm Snow: 5mm Feb Precipitation: 162mm Snow: 5mm Mar Precipitation: 130mm Snow: 3mm Apr Precipitation: 74mm Snow: 1mm May Precipitation: 86mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 102mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 120mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 143mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 138mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 180mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 166mm Snow: 1mm Dec Precipitation: 197mm Snow: 3mm
Precipitation
Snow

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

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h 30km/h 35km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 34km/h Feb Wind Speed: 35km/h Mar Wind Speed: 30km/h Apr Wind Speed: 26km/h May Wind Speed: 24km/h Jun Wind Speed: 24km/h Jul Wind Speed: 23km/h Aug Wind Speed: 25km/h Sep Wind Speed: 28km/h Oct Wind Speed: 31km/h Nov Wind Speed: 31km/h Dec Wind Speed: 34km/h
Wind Speed

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

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

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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
4 °C
7 °C
34 km/h
172 mm
5 cm
Feb
4 °C
7 °C
35 km/h
162 mm
5 cm
Mar Current
4 °C
8 °C
30 km/h
130 mm
3 cm
Apr
6 °C
10 °C
26 km/h
74 mm
1 cm
May
8 °C
12 °C
24 km/h
86 mm
0 cm
Jun
11 °C
14 °C
24 km/h
102 mm
0 cm
Jul
12 °C
15 °C
23 km/h
120 mm
0 cm
Aug
12 °C
16 °C
25 km/h
143 mm
0 cm
Sep
11 °C
15 °C
28 km/h
138 mm
0 cm
Oct
9 °C
12 °C
31 km/h
180 mm
0 cm
Nov
7 °C
10 °C
31 km/h
166 mm
1 cm
Dec
6 °C
8 °C
34 km/h
197 mm
3 cm
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