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Weather in Aberdeen

Aberdeen has an oceanic climate marked by warm summers and mild winters. Rainfall is consistent throughout the year with 20 to 24 rainy days a month, so pack a raincoat with you.

Spring (March to May) is mild with an average high of 8°C (46°F) in March and 13°C (55°F) in May. Visitors will also adore the sweet vibes during the Aberdeen Jazz Festival in March.

Summer (June to August) is the best time to visit Aberdeen as the weather is warm and the city plays host to a string of festivals. Days are wonderfully long, reaching 18 hours during the summer solstice thanks to its northern latitude. In July, the average high is 18°C (64°F) while the average low is 10°C (50°F).

Autumn (September to November) sees temperatures falling steadily and by November, the average high drops to 8°C (46°F) while the average low is 3°C (37°F).

Winter (December to February) is wet and cold with visitors tend to be skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts visiting the nearby ski resorts (Cairngorm Mountain, Glenshee and The Lecht). In January, the average high is 5°C (41°F) while the average low is 0°C (32°F).

Guidetype and fpcity weatherwtg_cforecast_table
Weather (day) Temp (max day) Rain (mm) Wind (mph) Humidity Pressure Visibility
Sunday
Overcast
Overcast skies
10
°C
0
11
nnw
80-100%
1019 mb
good
Monday
Overcast
Overcast skies
10
°C
0
3
nnw
80-100%
1019 mb
good
Tuesday
Overcast
Overcast skies
10
°C
0
4
s
80-100%
1019 mb
good
Wednesday
Overcast
Overcast skies
10
°C
0
6
ssw
80-100%
1019 mb
good
Thursday
Overcast
Overcast skies
10
°C
0
4
nw
80-100%
1019 mb
good
Friday
Overcast
Overcast skies
10
°C
0
10
nnw
80-100%
1019 mb
good
Saturday
Overcast
Overcast skies
10
°C
0
10
wnw
80-100%
1019 mb
good
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