Climate Insights for Stonehaven

Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

Hottest
August
16°C peak
Coldest
January
3°C low
Wettest
October
108mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Stonehaven is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 836mm of precipitation falls per year. Stonehaven receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Stonehaven 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 January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 3°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: 5° Min: 3° Feb Max: 7° Average: 5° Min: 3° Mar Max: 8° Average: 6° Min: 4° Apr Max: 9° Average: 7° Min: 5° May Max: 12° Average: 10° Min: 7° Jun Max: 15° Average: 13° Min: 10° Jul Max: 16° Average: 14° Min: 12° Aug Max: 16° Average: 14° Min: 12° Sep Max: 15° Average: 13° Min: 11° Oct Max: 12° Average: 10° Min: 9° Nov Max: 9° Average: 7° Min: 6° Dec Max: 8° Average: 6° Min: 4°
Max
Average
Min

Stonehaven 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 14°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 5°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 3°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: 62mm Snow: 4mm Feb Precipitation: 61mm Snow: 10mm Mar Precipitation: 58mm Snow: 5mm Apr Precipitation: 50mm Snow: 2mm May Precipitation: 50mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 57mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 80mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 58mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 65mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 108mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 95mm Snow: 2mm Dec Precipitation: 90mm Snow: 3mm
Precipitation
Snow

Stonehaven is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 836mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 70mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 108mm of rainfall. November and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 50mm. That's 59mm less than October, 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 27cm 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: 23km/h Mar Wind Speed: 20km/h Apr Wind Speed: 18km/h May Wind Speed: 16km/h Jun Wind Speed: 16km/h Jul Wind Speed: 14km/h Aug Wind Speed: 16km/h Sep Wind Speed: 19km/h Oct Wind Speed: 21km/h Nov Wind Speed: 22km/h Dec Wind Speed: 22km/h
Wind Speed

Stonehaven is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 19km/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 23km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 9km/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 23km/h in winter, 18km/h in spring, 15km/h in summer, 21km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

8 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Stonehaven, which began on June 21, 2026. Stonehaven 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. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (8 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 4 to 12°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 158mm for the season, averaging 53mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season. It is a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 10 to 16°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 196mm for the season, averaging 65mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 15km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 6 to 15°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 269mm for the season, averaging 90mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 21km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 3 to 8°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 213mm for the season, averaging 71mm per month. Expect around 17cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 23km/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 Stonehaven 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
22 km/h
62 mm
4 cm
Feb
3 °C
7 °C
23 km/h
61 mm
10 cm
Mar
4 °C
8 °C
20 km/h
58 mm
5 cm
Apr
5 °C
9 °C
18 km/h
50 mm
2 cm
May
7 °C
12 °C
16 km/h
50 mm
0 cm
Jun
10 °C
15 °C
16 km/h
57 mm
0 cm
Jul
12 °C
16 °C
14 km/h
80 mm
0 cm
Aug
12 °C
16 °C
16 km/h
58 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
11 °C
15 °C
19 km/h
65 mm
0 cm
Oct
9 °C
12 °C
21 km/h
108 mm
0 cm
Nov
6 °C
9 °C
22 km/h
95 mm
2 cm
Dec
4 °C
8 °C
22 km/h
90 mm
3 cm
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