Climate Insights for Aberdeen

The climate in Aberdeen is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 2175mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 426mm of rainfall. Aberdeen is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are December, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 3°C. Light snow can occur between December and December.

Aberdeen sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 3°C to 20°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 16°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 5°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Aberdeen is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2175mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 181mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 426mm of rainfall. October and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 18mm. That's 407mm less than November, 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. Light snowfall can occur between December and December, totalling around 9cm annually. December is the snowiest month with approximately 9cm.

Aberdeen 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 November, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, 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 3km/h gap 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 August at around 20°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near 3°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 52 days from now.

The best time to visit Aberdeen is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 24mm per month. By contrast, December can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 3°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

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.