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, October is usually the wettest month in St Andrews with 73mm on average. There are normally 18 days in October with some rain.

When is it sunniest in St Andrews?

The sunniest time of year in St Andrews is normally May with bright sunshine on average for 33% 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.

Best time to visit St Andrews

Q: When is the best time to visit St Andrews?

The best times to visit St Andrews, Scotland are in May, June and July Daily hours of sunshine = 8 hours or more.

The best times to visit St Andrews, Scotland are in May, June and July based on our default weather conditions. Update your weather preferences to see which months best match.

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When is the best time to visit St Andrews?

The best times to visit St Andrews, Scotland are in May, June and July based on the following average weather conditions.

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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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