Best time to visit St Andrews

Q: 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. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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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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.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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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.