Weather in Scotland - today, tomorrow and 14-day forecast

Forecast updated: Tuesday 3 NovemberWeather history: NASA POWER · 1981-2025
Weather in the coming days

What will the week bring? Scotland

3 November Scotland: the high will be about 14°C and the low 3°C. Trace rainfall - around 0.2 mm. 4 November it will be similarly warm: with a high of about 15°C.

Temperatures show the highest daily maximum and lowest minimum across 7 cities and regions - they may come from different places. Historical temperatures use the same calculation for the same locations. Rainfall and wind are medians. Compare local conditions on the map.

14°C

maximum on Tue 3 Nov

Temperature, rainfall and historical comparison

Weather forecast compared with previous years

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5°8.8°12.5°16.3°20°14°Tue 3 Nov15°Wed 4 Nov11°Thu 5 Nov11°Fri 6 Nov10°Sat 7 Nov10°Sun 8 Nov9°Mon 9 Nov
Forecast: daily highTypical range 1991-2020
Selected day in detail

Tuesday 3 November

Daily high14°CUsually 9-12°C
Daily low3°CColdest part of the day
Rainfall total0.2 mmTrace rainfall
Maximum wind speed9 km/hForecast wind speed

Warmer than usual. The historical comparison uses daily highs at this time of year. Less than 1 mm of rain is forecast for the day.

Full day-by-day forecast - table
14-day forecast: Scotland
DateMax. / min.RainTypical daily highMax. wind
Tuesday 3 November14° / 3°0.2 mm9-12°C9 km/h
Wednesday 4 November15° / 3°0.5 mm9-12°C12 km/h
Thursday 5 November11° / 3°0.3 mm9-12°C16 km/h
Friday 6 November11° / 6°0.8 mm9-12°C12 km/h
Saturday 7 November10° / 5°0.2 mm9-12°C6 km/h
Sunday 8 November10° / 3°0.2 mm9-12°C6 km/h
Monday 9 November9° / 2°0.2 mm9-12°C8 km/h
Tuesday 10 November9° / 4°0.3 mm8-11°C9 km/h
Wednesday 11 November7° / 2°3.7 mm8-11°C6 km/h
Thursday 12 November5° / 0°3 mm8-11°C31 km/h
Friday 13 November8° / -2°2.3 mm8-11°C23 km/h
Saturday 14 November11° / 5°1.6 mm8-11°C35 km/h
Sunday 15 November13° / 5°7.7 mm8-11°C33 km/h
Monday 16 November14° / 6°3.7 mm8-11°C40 km/h

What stands out this week?

Temperatures this week

9-15°C

Average forecast high: 11°C. Historical reference for these dates: 10°C.

Temperature changes

Drop of 3°C

From 4 November to 5 November. This is the day-to-day change in the forecast high.

Will it rain?

No days with rain ≥1 mm

7-day total: 2.2 mm. Trace rainfall below 1 mm is shown separately.

This summary covers the first 7 forecast days. A rainy day has at least 1 mm of rain. The historical comparison shows how often such days occurred in previous years.

Differences between cities

Where will it be warmer or less rainy?

Compare the next 7 days by temperature, rainfall and sightseeing comfort.

Weekly forecast for cities and regions
PlaceAverage daily highCompared with normalRainfall totalDays with rain ≥1 mm
Dundee 9°C+0.6°C2.9 mm1 / 7
Perth 10°C+0.9°C3.9 mm1 / 7
Aberdeen 10°C-0.6°C2.2 mm0 / 7
Glasgow 10°C+1.8°C1.6 mm0 / 7
Linlithgow 10°C+1.9°C1.4 mm0 / 7
St Andrews 11°C+0.8°C4.9 mm2 / 7
Edinburgh 11°C+1.6°C3.1 mm0 / 7

Difference from the average historical median daily highs for these dates. Each city is compared with its own normal.

Weather history 1981-2025

The same week in previous years

NASA POWER

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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5°13°20° 1981: 10°C1982: 11°C1983: 11°C1984: 9°C1985: 9°C1986: 10°C1987: 9°C1988: 9°C1989: 9°C1990: 9°C1991: 9°C1992: 10°C1993: 10°C1994: 11°C1995: 10°C1996: 10°C1997: 10°C1998: 9°C1999: 11°C2000: 9°C2001: 9°C2002: 11°C2003: 12°C2004: 11°C2005: 12°C2006: 11°C2007: 11°C2008: 10°C2009: 10°C2010: 9°C2011: 11°C2012: 9°C2013: 8°C2014: 10°C2015: 12°C2016: 8°C2017: 11°C2018: 12°C2019: 9°C2020: 11°C2021: 11°C2022: 12°C2023: 10°C2024: 12°C2025: 13°C 2026 forecast: 11°C current forecast 11°C 198119902000201020202026
cooler yearstypical rangewarmer years2026 forecastcurrent forecast

From 1981 to 2025, the 3-9 Nov period averaged 10°C by day. The coolest year was 2016 (8°C) and the warmest was 2025 (13°C). The current forecast averages 11°C - higher than in 82% of historical years.

How do we compare the forecast with history?

The forecast chart band shows the 20th-80th percentiles of NASA POWER daily highs from 1991-2020, using the date and a ±7-calendar-day window. The line shows the forecast daily high. The year-by-year chart compares average highs over the same seven dates.

NASA POWER (MERRA-2) data describe conditions in the grid cell covering the location. Elevation and local conditions can affect the comparison. Temperatures show the highest daily maximum and lowest minimum across 7 cities and regions - they may come from different places. Historical temperatures use the same calculation for the same locations. Rainfall and wind are medians. Compare local conditions on the map.

NASA POWER source and methodology
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Beyond the forecast period

What weather is typical in the following weeks?

For dates beyond the 14-day forecast, we show typical conditions based on historical data.

Tue 17 Nov - Mon 30 Nov9°C / 2°Cusual daily high / low
Tue 1 Dec - Thu 17 Dec8°C / 1°Cusual daily high / low

Average of the daily medians for the following dates from 1991-2020. A comparison based on historical data.

Downloadable forecast graphic
Scotland - 14-day weather forecast infographic
Right now temperatures across Scotland range from 9° to 14°. Below: today's conditions city by city, a live weather map, the 14-day outlook and month-by-month climate to help you pick the best time to travel.

Country values are the median of forecasts from 7 cities; the range shows local differences. Methodology.

UV index in Scotland - is it safe to sunbathe?

UV INDEX · 16-DAY FORECASTScotland03681111+0.3UV LOWtoday, daily maxYou can safely stay outside. Sunscreen only mattersfor very long exposure.0Tue3.110Wed4.111Thu5.111Fri6.111Sat7.111Sun8.111Mon9.111Tue10.111Wed11.111Thu12.111Fri13.111Sat14.111Sun15.111Mon16.111Tue17.110-2 low3-5 moderate6-7 high8-10 very high11+ extremeworld-prices.com · 2026-11-03
Today the UV index in Scotland is 0 (low). You can safely stay outside. Sunscreen only matters for very long exposure.

Sea temperature - Scotland

BeachWater todayWater week avgWavesHow's the water?
Aberdeen12℃12℃0.4 mvery cold
Edinburgh10℃10℃0.2 mvery cold
St Andrews10℃10℃0.4 mvery cold
Dundee10℃9℃-very cold
Sea-surface temperature from marine models, updated daily. See also: where the sea is warmest right now.

Scotland weather through the year

Scotland - annual climate
Scotland weather through the year
MonthDayNightChance of rain
January6°C2°C73%
February7°C1°C65%
March9°C2°C53%
April12°C3°C65%
May ★14°C7°C64%
June ★17°C10°C68%
July ★19°C11°C65%
August ★18°C10°C74%
September ★17°C9°C59%
October ★13°C7°C71%
November9°C3°C70%
December8°C3°C74%

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Public holidays in Scotland - when are the long weekends?

Next long weekend in Scotland: St Andrew's Day (30 November, Monday) - Saturday–Monday (3 days off).

2026

30 NovemberMonday
St Andrew's Day
long weekend
25 DecemberFriday
Christmas Day
long weekend
28 DecemberMonday
Boxing Day
long weekend

2027

1 JanuaryFriday
New Year's Day
long weekend
4 JanuaryMonday
2nd January
long weekend
26 MarchFriday
Good Friday
long weekend
3 MayMonday
Early May bank holiday
long weekend
31 MayMonday
Spring bank holiday
long weekend
2 AugustMonday
Summer bank holiday
long weekend
30 NovemberTuesday
St Andrew's Day
long weekend + bridge day
27 DecemberMonday
Christmas Day
long weekend
28 DecemberTuesday
Boxing Day
long weekend + bridge day
Public holidays (statutory days off) - shops, offices and some attractions may be closed. A "bridge day" is a workday between a holiday and the weekend worth taking as leave. Lunar holiday dates marked as tentative may shift by one day after the official announcement.
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Weather and travel dates: Scotland

Based on the historical data in the climate table for this location.

Warmest months

July

Average daytime temperature: 19°C

Coolest months

January

Average daytime temperature: 6°C

Lowest share of days with precipitation

March

Share of days with precipitation: 53%

Before you travel

Check the forecast daytime and nighttime temperatures, precipitation and current warnings. Use them to choose clothing and plan outdoor activities.

Official travel information

Select your destination on the government website and check the latest advice. Entry requirements depend on factors including citizenship and the purpose of your trip.

FAQ - Scotland weather

What will the weather be like today and tomorrow?

3 November Scotland: the high will be about 14°C and the low 3°C. Trace rainfall - around 0.2 mm. 4 November it will be similarly warm: with a high of about 15°C.

Will it rain in the coming days?

7-day total: 2.2 mm. Trace rainfall below 1 mm is shown separately.

What does the typical range on the chart mean?

It is the range between the 20th and 80th percentiles of NASA POWER daily highs from 1991-2020 for this time of year.

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