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

Right now temperatures across Scotland range from 17° to 18°. 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.

Weather in Scotland's cities today

🌧️Glasgow 18°💧 0.1 mm ☁️Edinburgh 18°💧 0.1 mm ☁️Dundee 18°💧 0.5 mm 🌤️Aberdeen 18°💧 0.1 mm ☁️Perth 18°💧 0.3 mm ☁️Linlithgow 18°💧 0.1 mm ☁️St Andrews 17°💧 0.6 mm

Next days in Scotland

today☁️ 18°💧 0.1 mm

Sun🌧️ 16°💧 3 mm

Mon🌧️ 15°💧 1.1 mm

Tue🌧️ 15°💧 4.1 mm

Wed☀️ 16°💧 0.3 mm

Thu🌧️ 15°💧 3.6 mm

Fri☁️ 16°💧 3.8 mm

Sat🌧️ 16°💧 0.5 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

Saturday 5 Sept in Scotland, the forecast high is 18°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 14°C to 17°C, so it will be warmer than usual. It is warmer than 88% of similar days.

Saturday 5 Sept

18°Cwarmer than usual

usually 14°C–17°C

warmer than 88% of similar days

night: exceptionally warm rain: less rain than usual wind: stronger than usual

Sunday 6 Sept

16°Cnear normal

usually 14°C–17°C

night: exceptionally warm rain: more rain than usual wind: typical

Monday 7 Sept

15°Cnear normal

usually 14°C–17°C

night: warmer than usual rain: typical rainfall wind: stronger than usual

Tuesday 8 Sept

15°Cnear normal

usually 14°C–17°C

night: exceptionally warm rain: more rain than usual wind: exceptionally strong

Wednesday 9 Sept

16°Cnear normal

usually 14°C–17°C

night: exceptionally warm rain: less rain than usual wind: typical

Thursday 10 Sept

15°Cnear normal

usually 14°C–17°C

night: exceptionally warm rain: more rain than usual wind: typical

Friday 11 Sept

16°Cnear normal

usually 14°C–17°C

night: exceptionally warm rain: more 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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From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 16°C by day. The coolest year was 1986 (13°C) and the warmest was 2023 (21°C). The current forecast averages 16°C - higher than in 64% 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Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window.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 - Scotland

Scotland - 14-day weather forecast infographic

Scotland 30 & 45-day weather - long-range outlook

Next 16 days · forecast

16°

around 13° at night · days with rain: 9

Weeks 3-4 · avg for September

17°

around 9° at night · rain chance 59%

Weeks 5-7 · avg for October

13°

around 7° at night · rain chance 71%

The 30 & 45-day outlook for Scotland: the next 16 days are a numerical forecast updated daily - on average 16° by day and 13° 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.

Today vs the next days - Scotland cities

City	Today	+3 days	+7 days	Rain today
🌧️ Glasgow	18℃	14℃	18℃	0.1 mm
☁️ Edinburgh	18℃	13℃	16℃	0.1 mm
☁️ Dundee	18℃	16℃	15℃	0.5 mm
🌤️ Aberdeen	18℃	16℃	15℃	0.1 mm
☁️ Perth	18℃	15℃	16℃	0.3 mm
☁️ Linlithgow	18℃	13℃	17℃	0.1 mm
☁️ St Andrews	17℃	15℃	14℃	0.6 mm

Day-by-day forecast for Scotland

Saturday5 September 2026

☁️18°overcast clouds

night 13° · evening 15° · rain 0.14 mm · humidity 52% · wind 8 m/s · clouds 96%

Sunday6 September 2026

🌧️16°moderate rain

night 17° · evening 18° · rain 2.95 mm · humidity 91% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 100%

Monday7 September 2026

🌧️15°light rain

night 11° · evening 14° · rain 1.05 mm · humidity 71% · wind 10 m/s · clouds 100%

Tuesday8 September 2026

🌧️15°light rain

night 12° · evening 13° · rain 4.06 mm · humidity 58% · wind 11 m/s · clouds 81%

Wednesday9 September 2026

☀️16°clear sky

night 12° · evening 14° · rain 0.27 mm · humidity 56% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 27%

Thursday10 September 2026

🌧️15°light rain

night 13° · evening 15° · rain 3.57 mm · humidity 86% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 100%

Friday11 September 2026

☁️16°broken clouds

night 13° · evening 14° · rain 3.75 mm · humidity 65% · wind 9 m/s · clouds 61%

Saturday12 September 2026

🌧️16°light rain

night 12° · evening 14° · rain 0.54 mm · humidity 67% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 81%

Sunday13 September 2026

☁️17°broken clouds

night 12° · evening 15° · rain 0.42 mm · humidity 61% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 63%

Monday14 September 2026

☁️16°overcast clouds

night 13° · evening 14° · rain 1.02 mm · humidity 59% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 93%

Tuesday15 September 2026

☁️15°overcast clouds

night 13° · evening 14° · rain 0.345 mm · humidity 70% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 100%

Wednesday16 September 2026

🌧️17°light rain

night 13° · evening 14° · rain 1.17 mm · humidity 72% · wind 9 m/s · clouds 86%

Thursday17 September 2026

🌧️16°light rain

night 13° · evening 14° · rain 0.36 mm · humidity 60% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 99%

Friday18 September 2026

🌧️17°moderate rain

night 11° · evening 13° · rain 5.24 mm · humidity 77% · wind 8 m/s · clouds 87%

Saturday19 September 2026

🌤️18°scattered clouds

night 15° · evening 17° · rain 1.66 mm · humidity 78% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 100%

Sunday20 September 2026

☁️19°overcast clouds

night 19° · evening 19° · humidity 63% · wind 9 m/s · clouds 100%

Sea temperature - Scotland

Beach	Water today	Water week avg	Waves	How's the water?
Edinburgh	16℃	15℃	0.3 m	very cold
Dundee	16℃	15℃	-	very cold
St Andrews	15℃	15℃	0.5 m	very cold
Aberdeen	15℃	15℃	0.5 m	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 weather month by month - when is the best time to go?

January (6°)February (7°)March (9°)April (12°)May (14°)June (17°)July (19°)August (18°)September (17°)October (13°)November (9°)December (8°)

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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.

Calendar sources · Verified on 13 July 2026.

GOV.UK Bank Holidays API

FAQ - Scotland weather

What is the weather like in Scotland today?

Today it is about 18° during the day and 13° at night, overcast clouds.

How far ahead can I check the forecast for Scotland?

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.