Climate Insights for Broadford Airfield

Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom

Hottest
August
16°C peak
Coldest
January
3°C low
Wettest
December
246mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Broadford Airfield is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 2106mm of precipitation falls per year. Broadford Airfield receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Broadford Airfield is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 3°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 59cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 6° Average: 4° Min: 3° Feb Max: 6° Average: 5° Min: 3° Mar Max: 8° Average: 5° Min: 3° Apr Max: 10° Average: 7° Min: 4° May Max: 13° Average: 10° Min: 7° Jun Max: 15° Average: 12° Min: 10° Jul Max: 16° Average: 13° Min: 11° Aug Max: 16° Average: 13° Min: 11° Sep Max: 14° Average: 12° Min: 10° Oct Max: 12° Average: 10° Min: 8° Nov Max: 9° Average: 7° Min: 5° Dec Max: 7° Average: 5° Min: 4°
Max
Average
Min

Broadford Airfield sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 3°C to 16°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 16°C with a mean of 13°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 4°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°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: 216mm Snow: 16mm Feb Precipitation: 200mm Snow: 18mm Mar Precipitation: 168mm Snow: 9mm Apr Precipitation: 91mm Snow: 3mm May Precipitation: 121mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 131mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 156mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 191mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 173mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 224mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 188mm Snow: 3mm Dec Precipitation: 246mm Snow: 9mm
Precipitation
Snow

Broadford Airfield is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2106mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 176mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 246mm of rainfall. October and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 91mm. That's 155mm 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 59cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 18cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h 30km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 25km/h Feb Wind Speed: 26km/h Mar Wind Speed: 22km/h Apr Wind Speed: 20km/h May Wind Speed: 19km/h Jun Wind Speed: 18km/h Jul Wind Speed: 18km/h Aug Wind Speed: 19km/h Sep Wind Speed: 21km/h Oct Wind Speed: 23km/h Nov Wind Speed: 22km/h Dec Wind Speed: 24km/h
Wind Speed

Broadford Airfield is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 21km/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 26km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 18km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8km/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 25km/h in winter, 20km/h in spring, 18km/h in summer, 22km/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 Broadford Airfield, which began on March 20, 2026. Broadford Airfield 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 January near 3°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 3 to 13°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 380mm across the season with a monthly average of 127mm. Winds are moderate at around 20km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 10 to 16°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 478mm across the season with a monthly average of 159mm. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 5 to 14°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 586mm across the season with a monthly average of 195mm. Winds are moderate at around 22km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 3 to 7°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 662mm across the season with a monthly average of 221mm. Expect around 43cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 25km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Broadford Airfield 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
3 °C
6 °C
25 km/h
216 mm
16 cm
Feb
3 °C
6 °C
26 km/h
200 mm
18 cm
Mar Current
3 °C
8 °C
22 km/h
168 mm
9 cm
Apr
4 °C
10 °C
20 km/h
91 mm
3 cm
May
7 °C
13 °C
19 km/h
121 mm
0 cm
Jun
10 °C
15 °C
18 km/h
131 mm
0 cm
Jul
11 °C
16 °C
18 km/h
156 mm
0 cm
Aug
11 °C
16 °C
19 km/h
191 mm
0 cm
Sep
10 °C
14 °C
21 km/h
173 mm
0 cm
Oct
8 °C
12 °C
23 km/h
224 mm
0 cm
Nov
5 °C
9 °C
22 km/h
188 mm
3 cm
Dec
4 °C
7 °C
24 km/h
246 mm
9 cm
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