Climate Overview
The climate in Tobermory is cool. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 2229mm of precipitation falls per year. Tobermory receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Tobermory 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
Tobermory has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 15°C with a mean of 14°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 2°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Tobermory is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2229mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 186mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 276mm of rainfall. October and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 90mm. That's 185mm 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 14cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 6cm.
Wind
Tobermory is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 33km/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 41km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 26km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 15km/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 40km/h in winter, 30km/h in spring, 27km/h in summer, 35km/h in autumn.
Seasons
86 days until Summer
It is currently spring in Tobermory, which began on March 20, 2026. Tobermory 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 15°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 5°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 86 days from now.
Spring
Temperatures range from 5 to 11°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 371mm across the season with a monthly average of 124mm. Winds are strong, averaging 30km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.
Summer
Temperatures range from 11 to 15°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 459mm across the season with a monthly average of 153mm. Winds are strong, averaging 27km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.
Autumn
Temperatures range from 8 to 14°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 679mm across the season with a monthly average of 226mm. Winds are strong, averaging 35km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.
Winter
Temperatures range from 5 to 9°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 720mm across the season with a monthly average of 240mm. Expect around 10cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are strong, averaging 40km/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 Tobermory 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.