Climate Insights for Stonehaven

Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

Hottest
July
17°C peak
Coldest
February
1°C low
Wettest
October
93mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Stonehaven is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 883mm 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: 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 60cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 6° Average: 4° Min: 2° Feb Max: 6° Average: 4° Min: 1° Mar Max: 8° Average: 5° Min: 2° Apr Max: 10° Average: 7° Min: 4° May Max: 14° Average: 10° Min: 6° Jun Max: 15° Average: 12° Min: 9° Jul Max: 17° Average: 14° Min: 11° Aug Max: 17° Average: 14° Min: 11° Sep Max: 15° Average: 12° Min: 9° Oct Max: 12° Average: 9° Min: 6° Nov Max: 8° Average: 6° Min: 4° Dec Max: 7° Average: 5° Min: 3°
Max
Average
Min

Stonehaven sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 1°C to 17°C. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 14°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 October and November, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 78mm Snow: 11mm Feb Precipitation: 62mm Snow: 16mm Mar Precipitation: 69mm Snow: 17mm Apr Precipitation: 49mm Snow: 6mm May Precipitation: 53mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 82mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 92mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 75mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 69mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 93mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 90mm Snow: 3mm Dec Precipitation: 72mm Snow: 6mm
Precipitation
Snow

Stonehaven is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 883mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 74mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 93mm of rainfall. July and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 49mm. That's 43mm 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 60cm accumulating over the season. March typically sees the most snow at around 17cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 5km/h Feb Wind Speed: 5km/h Mar Wind Speed: 5km/h Apr Wind Speed: 4km/h May Wind Speed: 4km/h Jun Wind Speed: 4km/h Jul Wind Speed: 3km/h Aug Wind Speed: 4km/h Sep Wind Speed: 4km/h Oct Wind Speed: 4km/h Nov Wind Speed: 5km/h Dec Wind Speed: 5km/h
Wind Speed

Stonehaven 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 July, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

3 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Stonehaven, which began on March 20, 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 July at around 17°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 1°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 3 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 2 to 14°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 171mm for the season, averaging 57mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 9 to 17°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 249mm for the season, averaging 83mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 4 to 15°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 251mm for the season, averaging 84mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 1 to 7°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 212mm for the season, averaging 71mm per month. Expect around 33cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

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
2 °C
6 °C
5 km/h
78 mm
11 cm
Feb
1 °C
6 °C
5 km/h
62 mm
16 cm
Mar
2 °C
8 °C
5 km/h
69 mm
17 cm
Apr
4 °C
10 °C
4 km/h
49 mm
6 cm
May
6 °C
14 °C
4 km/h
53 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
9 °C
15 °C
4 km/h
82 mm
0 cm
Jul
11 °C
17 °C
3 km/h
92 mm
0 cm
Aug
11 °C
17 °C
4 km/h
75 mm
0 cm
Sep
9 °C
15 °C
4 km/h
69 mm
0 cm
Oct
6 °C
12 °C
4 km/h
93 mm
0 cm
Nov
4 °C
8 °C
5 km/h
90 mm
3 cm
Dec
3 °C
7 °C
5 km/h
72 mm
6 cm
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