Scotland weather in September - temperature, rain and is it a good time to visit?

September is one of the best months for a holiday in Scotland.
Daytime
17°
Night
10°
☀️ Day length
12 h 49 min
Chance of rain
51%
Thunder days
1%
Humid days
8%
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In September, Scotland averages about 17° during the day and 10° at night. Rain is fairly likely - around a 51% chance on a given day, so pack for showers.

Scotland weather all year - average temperatures and rain

MonthDayNightChance of rain
January 6℃2℃66%
February 7℃2℃61%
March 9℃3℃53%
April 12℃4℃60%
May ★ 14℃7℃60%
June ★ 17℃10℃61%
July ★ 19℃12℃61%
August ★ 18℃11℃64%
September 17℃10℃51%
October ★ 13℃7℃63%
November 9℃4℃63%
December 8℃3℃71%
★ - months most often recommended for travel

Where is it warmest in Scotland in September? Weather by city

PlaceDayNight🌊 SeaChance of rain
Glasgow 17℃9℃-62%
Edinburgh 17℃8℃15℃59%
Dundee 17℃11℃15℃39%
Perth 17℃11℃-39%
St Andrews 17℃11℃14℃39%
Linlithgow 17℃8℃-59%
Aberdeen 16℃9℃14℃61%
Travelling soon? Check the live 14-day weather forecast for Scotland.

Scotland weather - other months

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