Best time to visit St Andrews

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When is the best time to visit St Andrews?

The best time to visit St Andrews is July based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 5°C maximum daytime temperature in January in St Andrews5
    Jan
  • 6°C maximum daytime temperature in February in St Andrews6
    Feb
  • 8°C maximum daytime temperature in March in St Andrews8
    Mar
  • 10°C maximum daytime temperature in April in St Andrews10
    Apr
  • 13°C maximum daytime temperature in May in St Andrews13
    May
  • 16°C maximum daytime temperature in June in St Andrews16
    Jun
  • 18°C maximum daytime temperature in July in St Andrews18
    Jul
  • 18°C maximum daytime temperature in August in St Andrews18
    Aug
  • 15°C maximum daytime temperature in September in St Andrews15
    Sep
  • 12°C maximum daytime temperature in October in St Andrews12
    Oct
  • 8°C maximum daytime temperature in November in St Andrews8
    Nov
  • 6°C maximum daytime temperature in December in St Andrews6
    Dec

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The weather guide for Scotland (St Andrews) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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Which is the hottest month in St Andrews?

The hottest time of year in St Andrews is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 18°C.

Which month has the most rain in St Andrews?

In terms of rainfall, January is usually the wettest month in St Andrews with 79mm on average. There are normally 20 days in January with some rain.

When is it sunniest in St Andrews?

The sunniest time of year in St Andrews is normally April with bright sunshine on average for 36% of daylight hours; that's 5 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in St Andrews?

The sea is usually at its warmest in St Andrews in August when the water temperature reaches 14°C.

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