Weather in St Andrews - 14-day forecast

Detailed weather forecast for St Andrews, Scotland: daytime and night temperature, rain, sunrise and sunset - today and for the next two weeks.
Forecast for the next days in St Andrews
today☁️ 17°💧 0.6 mm
Sun🌧️ 16°💧 2.8 mm
Mon🌧️ 16°💧 0.5 mm
Tue🌧️ 15°💧 0.8 mm
Wed🌤️ 17°💧 18.4 mm
Thu☁️ 15°💧 4.7 mm
Fri🌤️ 17°💧 0.2 mm
Sat☁️ 14°💧 2.3 mm
Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal

How does the current forecast compare with normal?

We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.

NASA POWER

Friday 11 Sept in St Andrews, the forecast high is 17°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 14°C to 16°C, so it will be warmer than usual. It is warmer than 87% of similar days.

17°Cwarmer than usual
usually 14°C–17°C
warmer than 82% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: stronger than usual
16°Cnear normal
usually 14°C–17°C
night: exceptionally warm rain: more rain than usual wind: typical
16°Cwarmer than usual
usually 14°C–16°C
warmer than 71% of similar days
night: warmer than usual rain: typical rainfall wind: stronger than usual
15°Cnear normal
usually 14°C–16°C
night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: exceptionally strong
17°Cwarmer than usual
usually 14°C–16°C
warmer than 84% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally wet wind: stronger than usual
15°Cnear normal
usually 14°C–16°C
night: exceptionally warm rain: more rain than usual wind: typical
17°Cwarmer than usual
usually 14°C–16°C
warmer than 87% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: less rain than usual wind: stronger than usual

How warm was this week in previous years?

Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.

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10°18°25° 1981: 17°C1982: 14°C1983: 13°C1984: 15°C1985: 13°C1986: 13°C1987: 14°C1988: 16°C1989: 14°C1990: 16°C1991: 16°C1992: 14°C1993: 13°C1994: 14°C1995: 15°C1996: 15°C1997: 15°C1998: 16°C1999: 17°C2000: 15°C2001: 15°C2002: 15°C2003: 16°C2004: 16°C2005: 16°C2006: 17°C2007: 17°C2008: 15°C2009: 16°C2010: 15°C2011: 15°C2012: 15°C2013: 14°C2014: 15°C2015: 14°C2016: 17°C2017: 15°C2018: 15°C2019: 15°C2020: 15°C2021: 19°C2022: 17°C2023: 19°C2024: 15°C2025: 17°C 2026 forecast: 16°C current forecast 16°C 198119902000201020202026
cooler yearstypical rangewarmer years2026 forecastcurrent forecast

From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 15°C by day. The coolest year was 1985 (13°C) and the warmest was 2023 (19°C). The current forecast averages 16°C - higher than in 76% of historical years.

Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window. The typical range is the 20th-80th percentile. This is not a city weather-station reading and does not change the current forecast. NASA POWER Daily API.

14-day forecast - St Andrews

St Andrews - 14-day weather forecast infographic

St Andrews 30 & 45-day weather - long-range outlook

Next 16 days · forecast
16°
around 14° at night · days with rain: 7
Weeks 3-4 · avg for September
17°
around 11° at night · rain chance 39%
Weeks 5-7 · avg for October
13°
around 8° at night · rain chance 51%
The 30 & 45-day outlook for St Andrews: the next 16 days are a numerical forecast updated daily - on average 16° by day and 14° at night. Further out we rely on multi-year climate averages: around 17° in September, and about 13° in October. Forecasts beyond two weeks are indicative only.

Day-by-day forecast for St Andrews

Saturday5 September 2026
☁️17°overcast clouds
sunrise 06:22 · sunset 19:57 · night 14° · evening 16° · rain 0.6 mm · humidity 52% · wind 9 m/s · clouds 92%
Sunday6 September 2026
🌧️16°moderate rain
sunrise 06:24 · sunset 19:54 · night 17° · evening 18° · rain 2.82 mm · humidity 89% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 100%
Monday7 September 2026
🌧️16°light rain
sunrise 06:26 · sunset 19:52 · night 12° · evening 15° · rain 0.53 mm · humidity 65% · wind 11 m/s · clouds 100%
Tuesday8 September 2026
🌧️15°light rain
sunrise 06:28 · sunset 19:49 · night 13° · evening 14° · rain 0.84 mm · humidity 57% · wind 14 m/s · clouds 81%
Wednesday9 September 2026
🌤️17°a few clouds
sunrise 06:30 · sunset 19:46 · night 13° · evening 15° · rain 18.42 mm · humidity 50% · wind 9 m/s · clouds 14%
Thursday10 September 2026
☁️15°overcast clouds
sunrise 06:32 · sunset 19:44 · night 14° · evening 16° · rain 4.65 mm · humidity 80% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 99%
Friday11 September 2026
🌤️17°scattered clouds
sunrise 06:34 · sunset 19:41 · night 14° · evening 15° · rain 0.15 mm · humidity 60% · wind 12 m/s · clouds 46%
Saturday12 September 2026
☁️14°overcast clouds
sunrise 06:36 · sunset 19:38 · night 12° · evening 13° · rain 2.25 mm · humidity 75% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 86%
Sunday13 September 2026
☁️16°broken clouds
sunrise 06:38 · sunset 19:36 · night 13° · evening 14° · rain 0.42 mm · humidity 61% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 66%
Monday14 September 2026
☁️16°overcast clouds
sunrise 06:40 · sunset 19:33 · night 13° · evening 16° · rain 1.02 mm · humidity 57% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 86%
Tuesday15 September 2026
☁️16°overcast clouds
sunrise 06:42 · sunset 19:30 · night 14° · evening 15° · humidity 70% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 100%
Wednesday16 September 2026
🌧️17°light rain
sunrise 06:44 · sunset 19:27 · night 13° · evening 14° · rain 0.78 mm · humidity 63% · wind 10 m/s · clouds 82%
Thursday17 September 2026
☁️15°overcast clouds
sunrise 06:46 · sunset 19:25 · night 14° · evening 15° · rain 0.12 mm · humidity 60% · wind 8 m/s · clouds 99%
Friday18 September 2026
🌧️18°light rain
sunrise 06:48 · sunset 19:22 · night 12° · evening 12° · rain 3.33 mm · humidity 66% · wind 8 m/s · clouds 74%
Saturday19 September 2026
☁️19°overcast clouds
sunrise 06:50 · sunset 19:19 · night 16° · evening 17° · rain 1.44 mm · humidity 74% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 90%
Sunday20 September 2026
☁️19°overcast clouds
sunrise 06:52 · sunset 19:17 · night 19° · evening 19° · humidity 63% · wind 10 m/s · clouds 95%

UV index in St Andrews - is it safe to sunbathe?

UV INDEX · 16-DAY FORECASTSt Andrews03681111+2.6UV LOWtoday, daily maxYou can safely stay outside. Sunscreen only mattersfor very long exposure.3Sat5.093Sun6.093Mon7.094Tue8.094Wed9.091Thu10.092Fri11.092Sat12.091Sun13.094Mon14.093Tue15.092Wed16.094Thu17.091Fri18.092Sat19.093Sun20.090-2 low3-5 moderate6-7 high8-10 very high11+ extremeworld-prices.com · 2026-09-05
Today the UV index in St Andrews is 3 (low). You can safely stay outside. Sunscreen only matters for very long exposure.

Sea temperature - St Andrews

Water today
15°C
Week avg
15°C
Waves today
0.5 m
How's the water?
very cold
16-day sea temperature forecast:
5.09 15°C6.09 15°C7.09 15°C8.09 15°C9.09 15°C10.09 15°C11.09 15°C12.09 15°C13.09 15°C
Average sea temperature through the year:
Jan 6°CFeb 6°CMar 7°CApr 9°CMay 12°CJun 14°CJul 15°CAug 16°CSep 14°COct 12°CNov 10°CDec 8°C
Sea-surface temperature from marine models, updated daily. See also: where the sea is warmest right now.

St Andrews weather through the year

St Andrews - annual climate

Warmest, driest months on average: May, June, July, August.

Upcoming public holidays in Scotland: St Andrew's Day — 30 November · Christmas Day — 25 December · Boxing Day — 28 December.

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FAQ - St Andrews weather

What is the weather like in St Andrews today?
Today it is about 17° during the day and 14° at night, overcast clouds.
How far ahead can I check the forecast for St Andrews?
This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.