Climate Insights for Aberdeen

The climate in Aberdeen is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 625mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 99mm of rainfall. Aberdeen is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -13°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 109cm accumulating over the season.

Aberdeen has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 43°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -13°C and the daily average is -9°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 9°C shift in average temperatures.

Aberdeen is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 625mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 52mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 99mm of rainfall. June and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 13mm. That's 85mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 109cm accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 26cm.

Aberdeen is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Aberdeen, which began on June 21, 2026. Aberdeen 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 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -13°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

The best time to visit Aberdeen is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 79mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -13°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Aberdeen 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.