Climate Insights for Ayr

South Ayrshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

Hottest
August
16°C peak
Coldest
February
5°C low
Wettest
December
206mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Ayr is cool. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 1707mm of precipitation falls per year. Ayr receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Ayr 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 5°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: 5° Feb Max: 7° Average: 6° Min: 5° Mar Max: 8° Average: 6° Min: 5° Apr Max: 9° Average: 8° Min: 6° May Max: 12° Average: 10° Min: 9° Jun Max: 14° Average: 13° Min: 11° Jul Max: 15° Average: 14° Min: 13° Aug Max: 16° Average: 15° Min: 13° Sep Max: 15° Average: 13° Min: 12° Oct Max: 12° Average: 11° Min: 10° Nov Max: 10° Average: 8° Min: 7° Dec Max: 8° Average: 7° Min: 6°
Max
Average
Min

Ayr sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 5°C to 16°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 16°C with a mean of 15°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°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 250mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 194mm Snow: 8mm Feb Precipitation: 173mm Snow: 4mm Mar Precipitation: 128mm Snow: 2mm Apr Precipitation: 75mm Snow: 1mm May Precipitation: 83mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 102mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 128mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 140mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 134mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 164mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 182mm Snow: 1mm Dec Precipitation: 206mm Snow: 1mm
Precipitation
Snow

Ayr is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1707mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 142mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 206mm of rainfall. January and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 75mm. That's 131mm 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 16cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 8cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h 30km/h 35km/h 40km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 35km/h Feb Wind Speed: 37km/h Mar Wind Speed: 31km/h Apr Wind Speed: 26km/h May Wind Speed: 25km/h Jun Wind Speed: 25km/h Jul Wind Speed: 25km/h Aug Wind Speed: 26km/h Sep Wind Speed: 28km/h Oct Wind Speed: 31km/h Nov Wind Speed: 32km/h Dec Wind Speed: 35km/h
Wind Speed

Ayr is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 30km/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 37km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 25km/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 36km/h in winter, 27km/h in spring, 25km/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 Ayr, which began on March 20, 2026. Ayr 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 5°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 5 to 12°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 286mm for the season, averaging 95mm 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 370mm across the season with a monthly average of 123mm. Winds are strong, averaging 25km/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 480mm across the season with a monthly average of 160mm. Winds are strong, averaging 30km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 5 to 8°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 572mm across the season with a monthly average of 191mm. Expect around 14cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are strong, averaging 36km/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 Ayr 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
5 °C
7 °C
35 km/h
194 mm
8 cm
Feb
5 °C
7 °C
37 km/h
173 mm
4 cm
Mar Current
5 °C
8 °C
31 km/h
128 mm
2 cm
Apr
6 °C
9 °C
26 km/h
75 mm
1 cm
May
9 °C
12 °C
25 km/h
83 mm
0 cm
Jun
11 °C
14 °C
25 km/h
102 mm
0 cm
Jul
13 °C
15 °C
25 km/h
128 mm
0 cm
Aug
13 °C
16 °C
26 km/h
140 mm
0 cm
Sep
12 °C
15 °C
28 km/h
134 mm
0 cm
Oct
10 °C
12 °C
31 km/h
164 mm
0 cm
Nov
7 °C
10 °C
32 km/h
182 mm
1 cm
Dec
6 °C
8 °C
35 km/h
206 mm
1 cm
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