Climate Insights for Moffat

Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, United Kingdom

Hottest
July
18°C peak
Coldest
January
1°C low
Wettest
December
139mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Moffat is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 1268mm of precipitation falls per year. Moffat receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Moffat 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 1°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: 6° Average: 3° Min: 1° Feb Max: 7° Average: 4° Min: 2° Mar Max: 8° Average: 5° Min: 2° Apr Max: 11° Average: 7° Min: 3° May Max: 15° Average: 11° Min: 6° Jun Max: 17° Average: 13° Min: 9° Jul Max: 18° Average: 15° Min: 11° Aug Max: 17° Average: 14° Min: 11° Sep Max: 16° Average: 12° Min: 9° Oct Max: 12° Average: 9° Min: 6° Nov Max: 8° Average: 6° Min: 3° Dec Max: 7° Average: 5° Min: 2°
Max
Average
Min

Moffat sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 1°C to 18°C. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 15°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°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.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 112mm Snow: 9mm Feb Precipitation: 120mm Snow: 10mm Mar Precipitation: 105mm Snow: 5mm Apr Precipitation: 62mm Snow: 3mm May Precipitation: 79mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 90mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 114mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 126mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 94mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 124mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 104mm Snow: 3mm Dec Precipitation: 139mm Snow: 5mm
Precipitation
Snow

Moffat is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1268mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 106mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 139mm of rainfall. August and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 62mm. That's 77mm less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 36cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 10cm.

Wind

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

Moffat is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 20km/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 24km/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. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 6km/h 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 22km/h in winter, 20km/h in spring, 18km/h in summer, 20km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

87 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Moffat, which began on March 20, 2026. Moffat 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 July at around 18°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 1°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 87 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 2 to 15°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 246mm for the season, averaging 82mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 20km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 9 to 18°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 329mm across the season with a monthly average of 110mm. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 3 to 16°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 322mm across the season with a monthly average of 107mm. Winds are moderate at around 20km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 1 to 7°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 370mm across the season with a monthly average of 123mm. Expect around 24cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 22km/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 Moffat 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
1 °C
6 °C
22 km/h
112 mm
9 cm
Feb
2 °C
7 °C
24 km/h
120 mm
10 cm
Mar Current
2 °C
8 °C
21 km/h
105 mm
5 cm
Apr
3 °C
11 °C
19 km/h
62 mm
3 cm
May
6 °C
15 °C
19 km/h
79 mm
0 cm
Jun
9 °C
17 °C
18 km/h
90 mm
0 cm
Jul
11 °C
18 °C
18 km/h
114 mm
0 cm
Aug
11 °C
17 °C
19 km/h
126 mm
0 cm
Sep
9 °C
16 °C
19 km/h
94 mm
0 cm
Oct
6 °C
12 °C
21 km/h
124 mm
0 cm
Nov
3 °C
8 °C
20 km/h
104 mm
3 cm
Dec
2 °C
7 °C
22 km/h
139 mm
5 cm
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