Best time to visit Elgin

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When is the best time to visit Elgin?

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

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 6°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Elgin6
    Jan
  • 6°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Elgin6
    Feb
  • 8°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Elgin8
    Mar
  • 10°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Elgin10
    Apr
  • 13°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Elgin13
    May
  • 16°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Elgin16
    Jun
  • 17°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Elgin17
    Jul
  • 17°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Elgin17
    Aug
  • 15°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Elgin15
    Sep
  • 12°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Elgin12
    Oct
  • 8°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Elgin8
    Nov
  • 6°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Elgin6
    Dec

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Which is the warmest month in Elgin?

The warmest time of year in Elgin is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 17°C.

Which month has the most rain in Elgin?

In terms of rainfall, August is usually the wettest month in Elgin with 83mm on average. There are normally 17 days in August with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Elgin?

The sunniest time of year in Elgin is normally May with bright sunshine on average for 32% of daylight hours; that's 5 hours of sunshine per day.

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The weather guide for Scotland (Elgin) 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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