Climate Insights for Musselburgh

The climate in Musselburgh is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 907mm of precipitation falls per year. Musselburgh receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Musselburgh 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 February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 2°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 69cm accumulating over the season.

Musselburgh sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 2°C to 18°C. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 15°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 4°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Musselburgh is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 907mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 76mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 100mm of rainfall. August and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 43mm. That's 57mm less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 69cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 22cm.

Musselburgh is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/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 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Musselburgh, which began on March 20, 2026. Musselburgh 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 February near 2°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 3 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Musselburgh 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.