What’s the climate like in Scarborough?
The current climate of Scarborough features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 19°C during the day to lows of 6°C. The average yearly temperature is around 13°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 1°C and in the warmer months around 12°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Scarborough in recent years was 33°C in July 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -4°C in February 2018.
On average, Scarborough gets 832 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 9,6 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the climate in other parts of England? Check out the weather and climate in places like London, Edinburgh, Cornwall, or have a look at other destinations in England.
Best time to visit Scarborough?
The best time to visit Scarborough for pleasant to warm weather is June through September. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Scarborough.
Climate Table of Scarborough
The climate table of Scarborough shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 6 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 7 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 70 | 78 | 63 | 36 | 58 | 67 | 63 | 69 | 56 | 85 | 104 | 83 |
| Snow (cm) | 1,8 | 4,5 | 1,4 | 0,1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,8 | 1,0 |
| UV Index | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 13°C
- Highest temperature: 19°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 6°C in January
- Precipitation*: 832 mm per year, averaging 69 mm per month
- Snowfall: 9,6 cm per year
- Driest months: 36 mm in April, 56 mm in September and 58 mm in May
- Wettest months: 104 mm in November, 85 mm in October and 83 mm in December
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Scarborough
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Scarborough, England. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Scarborough
This graph shows how much precipitation Scarborough, England, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Scarborough
This graph shows how much snow Scarborough, England, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Scarborough
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Scarborough, England. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Scarborough
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Scarborough, England. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Scarborough
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Scarborough, England, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Scarborough
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Scarborough, England, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Scarborough by Month
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