Weather in Aberdeen

Aberdeen has an oceanic climate marked by warm summers and mild winters. Rainfall is consistent throughout the year with 20 to 24 rainy days a month, so pack a raincoat with you.

Spring (March to May) is mild with an average high of 8°C (46°F) in March and 13°C (55°F) in May. Visitors will also adore the sweet vibes during the Aberdeen Jazz Festival in March.

Summer (June to August) is the best time to visit Aberdeen as the weather is warm and the city plays host to a string of festivals. Days are wonderfully long, reaching 18 hours during the summer solstice thanks to its northern latitude. In July, the average high is 18°C (64°F) while the average low is 10°C (50°F).

Autumn (September to November) sees temperatures falling steadily and by November, the average high drops to 8°C (46°F) while the average low is 3°C (37°F).

Winter (December to February) is wet and cold with visitors tend to be skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts visiting the nearby ski resorts (Cairngorm Mountain, Glenshee and The Lecht). In January, the average high is 5°C (41°F) while the average low is 0°C (32°F).

	Weather (day)		Temp (max day)	Wind (mph)	Humidity Pressure Visibility
Sunday	Overcast	Overcast skies	10 °C	11 nnw	80-100% 1019 mb good
Monday	Overcast	Overcast skies	10 °C	3 nnw	80-100% 1019 mb good
Tuesday	Overcast	Overcast skies	10 °C	4 s	80-100% 1019 mb good
Wednesday	Overcast	Overcast skies	10 °C	6 ssw	80-100% 1019 mb good
Thursday	Overcast	Overcast skies	10 °C	4 nw	80-100% 1019 mb good
Friday	Overcast	Overcast skies	10 °C	10 nnw	80-100% 1019 mb good
Saturday	Overcast	Overcast skies	10 °C	10 wnw	80-100% 1019 mb good

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Last updated: 2024-12-24 16:15:55
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Symbols indicate the predominant weather for the day in question, calculated based on a weighting of different types of weather. So if a day is forecast to be sunny with the possibility of a brief shower, then we will see a sunny or partly cloudy symbol rather than a rain cloud.

The maximum temperature is the highest temperature forecast between dawn and dusk, and the minimum temperature is the lowest temperature expected from dusk on the day in question to dawn the next day. The temperature is in °C, or Celsius.

Wind speed and direction are the conditions expected at midday. Wind direction is based on a 16 point compass. W, SW, SSW, etc. The wind direction states where the wind originates. Wind speed is listed in MPH or miles per hour.

Humidity levels indicates how much water vapour the air contains compared to the maximum it could contain at that temperature. As a general guide:

0 to 30 is very low
31 to 50 is low
51 to 70 is moderate to low
71 to 80 is moderate
81 to 90 is moderate to high
91 to 100 is high

Pressure is measured in millibars (mb)

Visibility based on whether the human eye can see the following distances:

Very poor - less than 1km
Poor - between 1km and 4km
Moderate - between 4km and 10km
Good - between 10km and 20km
Very good - between 20km and 40km
Excellent - more than 40km

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Roselea Hotel

The Roselea is housed in a listed Aberdonian granite house built in the mid 19th century. This is a friendly, family-run guesthouse situated close to bus and rail links and the ferry terminal for Orkney and Shetland Islands ferries. Every bedroom has a TV and tea/coffee-making facilities.

Craighaar Hotel

An award-winning hotel located just off the A96 provides easy links to the City centre and Aberdeen Airport. Enjoy a luxurious experience at an affordable price.

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Chester Hotel

Perhaps the smartest hotel address in town is this handsome 19th-century granite villa on Queens Road. Their Classic and Grand guest rooms have muted colours and intelligent en-suites, while two lavish Clubrooms occupy the entire top floor. Facilities include sumptuous dining, a bar with booths, and over 60 treatments in its IX Beauty Centre.

Park Inn by Radisson

This reliable Radisson hotel in the city centre uses modern architecture to blend in wonderfully with the Granite City surroundings. With 185 rooms to choose from, plus all mod cons and that Radisson stamp of quality, the Park Inn is the best mid-range chain option in Aberdeen.

Mercure Aberdeen Ardoe House Hotel

Ardoe House is a luxurious modern hotel housed in an impressive 19th-century mansion house overlooking Royal Deeside and located just 5km (3 miles) from the city centre. It has 109 individually designed bedrooms with great views of the surrounding estate, a swimming pool, Jacuzzi, steam room, tennis courts, gym, beauty salons and two restaurants and two bars.

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