Climate almanac

Elgin

Scotland, United Kingdom · 57.65°, -3.32°

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What is the climate like in Elgin?

The best time to visit Elgin is typically August, the year's most comfortable month (6.1/10). Elgin is warmest in August, when daily highs average 60°F (16°C), and coolest in February, when lows fall to about 40°F (4°C). The wettest month is typically October and the driest is April; the year sees roughly 38 in (970 mm) of precipitation.

  • Best time to visitAugust — the year's comfort peak (6.1/10)
  • Warmest monthAugust — average high 60°F (16°C)
  • Coolest monthFebruary — average low 40°F (4°C)
  • Wettest monthOctober (4.6 in (116 mm))
  • Driest monthApril (2.2 in (56 mm))
  • Annual precipitation38 in (970 mm)
  • Based on2016-2025 daily ERA5 reanalysis data (10-year normals)
  • Records fromKinloss, 14 km away (1973-2025)