What’s the climate like in Raasay?
The current climate of Raasay features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 15°C during the day to lows of 5°C. The average yearly temperature is around 10°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 1°C and in the warmer months around 9°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Raasay in recent years was 25°C in August 2016. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -7°C in February 2018.
On average, Raasay gets 1502 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 19 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Raasay?
The best time to visit Raasay for pleasant to warm weather is July and August. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Raasay.
Climate Table of Raasay
The climate table of Raasay 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) | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 6 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 222 | 193 | 118 | 60 | 74 | 58 | 81 | 106 | 111 | 158 | 141 | 180 |
| Snow (cm) | 5,7 | 4,9 | 1,8 | 1,0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,0 | 3,7 |
| UV Index | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 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: 10°C
- Highest temperature: 15°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 5°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1502 mm per year, averaging 125 mm per month
- Snowfall: 19 cm per year
- Driest months: 58 mm in June, 60 mm in April and 74 mm in May
- Wettest months: 222 mm in January, 193 mm in February and 180 mm in December
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Raasay
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Raasay, 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 Raasay
This graph shows how much precipitation Raasay, 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 Raasay
This graph shows how much snow Raasay, 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 Raasay
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Raasay, Scotland. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Raasay
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Raasay, 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 Raasay
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Raasay, 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 Raasay
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Raasay, 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 Raasay by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Raasay. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
