What’s the climate like in East Lothian?
The current climate of East Lothian features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 19°C during the day to lows of 7°C. The average yearly temperature is around 13°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 2°C and in the warmer months around 11°C.
The highest temperature recorded in East Lothian in recent years was 31°C in July 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -3°C in February 2018.
On average, East Lothian gets 730 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 11 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit East Lothian?
The best time to visit East Lothian for pleasant to warm weather is May through September. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring East Lothian.
Climate Table of East Lothian
The climate table of East Lothian 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.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Temp. max (°C) | 7 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 13 | 10 | 8 |
Temp. min (°C) | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 3 |
Precipitation | ||||||||||||
Precipitation (mm) | 64 | 57 | 55 | 31 | 42 | 58 | 61 | 72 | 52 | 82 | 80 | 76 |
Snow (cm) | 1,2 | 4,2 | 2,6 | 1,1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,4 | 0,6 |
UV Index | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 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: 7°C in January
- Precipitation*: 730 mm per year, averaging 61 mm per month
- Snowfall: 11 cm per year
- Driest months: 31 mm in April, 42 mm in May and 52 mm in September
- Wettest months: 82 mm in October, 80 mm in November and 76 mm in December
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in East Lothian
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in East Lothian, Scotland. 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 East Lothian
This graph shows how much precipitation East Lothian, Scotland, 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 East Lothian
This graph shows how much snow East Lothian, Scotland, 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 East Lothian
This graph shows the average UV index per month in East Lothian, Scotland. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in East Lothian
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in East Lothian, Scotland. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in East Lothian
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in East Lothian, Scotland, 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 East Lothian
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in East Lothian, Scotland, 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 East Lothian by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for East Lothian. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.