Climate Insights for Stirling

The climate in Stirling is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 1113mm of precipitation falls per year. Stirling receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Stirling 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 1°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 66cm accumulating over the season.

Stirling 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. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°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 April and May, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Stirling is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1113mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 93mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 110mm of rainfall. August and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 54mm. That's 56mm less than February, 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 66cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 19cm.

Stirling is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/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 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Stirling, which began on March 20, 2026. Stirling 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 1°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 3 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Stirling 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.