AI-generatedAberdeen at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Aug
- Warmest month
- Aug · 16°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 13.4°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,450 h
- Rain a year
- 782 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 13 m
Climate in Aberdeen
Aberdeen has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 16 °C, while January is the coolest at 6 °C. With around 1,450 hours of sunshine a year, Aberdeen is rather dull; May is the sunniest month with 6.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: July – August
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 9°
- Midday, 13:00: about 11°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 12°
- Evening, 20:00: about 10°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
07:3918:09
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:15–08:33 · evening 17:15–18:32
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:01–07:15 · evening 18:32–18:47
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Aberdeen in October?
In October, Aberdeen is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 12.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 95 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 29 km/h. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aberdeen.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 29 min07:39 – 18:09
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 29 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 69 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+1Europe/London
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %37 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %2 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %26 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
- Windproof jacket
Sea temperature in Aberdeen
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 11.6 – 12.7 °C
Swimming season: Never above 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Aberdeen ranges from 6.5 °C in March to 13.4 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
From October to February the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 12.8 and 14.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 7.5° | 7.0° | 8.0° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 6.6° | 6.1° | 7.1° | cold |
| MarchMar | 6.5° | 5.9° | 7.0° | cold |
| AprilApr | 7.1° | 6.4° | 7.7° | cold |
| MayMay | 8.6° | 7.9° | 9.2° | cold |
| JuneJun | 10.7° | 9.8° | 11.7° | cold |
| JulyJul | 12.8° | 11.7° | 13.5° | cold |
| AugustAug | 13.4° | 12.8° | 14.0° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 13.0° | 12.4° | 13.5° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 12.1° | 11.6° | 12.7° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 10.7° | 10.2° | 11.3° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 9.1° | 8.3° | 9.6° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Aberdeen
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 3.1 of 10.5 hours of daylight in Aberdeen, 30 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 9 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Aberdeen
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 1 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 6).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 115 min
- Fair skin
- over 2 h
- Light brown skin
- over 2 h
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Aberdeen: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Aberdeen has about 14 rainy days with 95 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Aberdeen
How breezy and how cloudy Aberdeen is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Aberdeen typically peaks at 29 km/h during the day: Beaufort 5, fresh breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting, and here it gets there all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 69 % of the sky over Aberdeen: mostly cloudy, with about 3.1 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Snow in Aberdeen
Snow is possible in Aberdeen, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Aberdeen.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Aberdeen
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
CoolOctober: nights around 9°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in February (3°), the warmest in August (12°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to May, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 10 | 6° | 3° | 7.5° | 1.9 h | 13 | 64 |
| FebruaryFeb | 14 | 6° | 3° | 6.6° | 3.0 h | 12 | 53 |
| MarchMar | 15 | 7° | 4° | 6.5° | 4.0 h | 12 | 54 |
| AprilApr | 27 | 9° | 5° | 7.1° | 5.1 h | 11 | 51 |
| MayMay | 41 | 11° | 7° | 8.6° | 6.5 h | 12 | 52 |
| JuneJun | 51 | 14° | 10° | 10.7° | 5.5 h | 11 | 59 |
| JulyJul | 56 | 16° | 12° | 12.8° | 5.2 h | 13 | 69 |
| AugustAug | 57 | 16° | 12° | 13.4° | 5.1 h | 13 | 67 |
| SeptemberSep | 50 | 14° | 11° | 13.0° | 4.2 h | 11 | 57 |
| OctoberOct | 27 | 12° | 9° | 12.1° | 3.1 h | 14 | 95 |
| NovemberNov | 11 | 9° | 6° | 10.7° | 2.3 h | 15 | 84 |
| DecemberDec | 8 | 7° | 4° | 9.1° | 1.6 h | 15 | 78 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
57.14° N, 2.10° W · 13 m · Europe/London
Best time to visit Aberdeen
The best time to visit Aberdeen is from July to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 13.4 °C. Rain is most frequent in March and from July to August and from October to January; the wettest month is October with 95 mm.
Aberdeen through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Aberdeen in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 7–11 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Aberdeen in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 14–16 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Aberdeen in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 9–14 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 3 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Aberdeen in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 6–7 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 2 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Aberdeen for you.
Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Aberdeen
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Aberdeen: score 57 against 27. In August, days are 4 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 1 °C warmer in August. August has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 27 | 57better |
| Day high | 12° | 16° |
| Night low | 9° | 12° |
| Sea | 12.1° | 13.4° |
| Sunshine | 3.1 h | 5.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 14 | 13better |
| Rainfall | 95 mm | 67 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Mar, Jul – Aug, Oct – Jan
12 or more rainy days
Aberdeen month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
10January6° · Sea 8° · 2 h
In January, Aberdeen is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 7.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 64 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 31 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aberdeen.
Aberdeen in January14February6° · Sea 7° · 3 h
In February, Aberdeen is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 6.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 53 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. It is often windy, with gusts of around 31 km/h. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aberdeen.
Aberdeen in February15March7° · Sea 7° · 4 h
In March, Aberdeen is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 6.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 54 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aberdeen.
Aberdeen in March27April9° · Sea 7° · 5 h
In April, Aberdeen is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 7.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 51 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aberdeen.
Aberdeen in April41May11° · Sea 9° · 7 h
In May, Aberdeen is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 8.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 52 mm in total. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Aberdeen.
Aberdeen in May51June14° · Sea 11° · 6 h
In June, Aberdeen is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 10.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Aberdeen.
Aberdeen in June56July16° · Sea 13° · 5 h
In July, Aberdeen is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 12.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Aberdeen.
Aberdeen in July57August16° · Sea 13° · 5 h
In August, Aberdeen is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 13.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Aberdeen.
Aberdeen in August50September14° · Sea 13° · 4 h
In September, Aberdeen is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 13.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 57 mm in total. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Aberdeen.
Aberdeen in September27October12° · Sea 12° · 3 h
In October, Aberdeen is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 12.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 95 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 29 km/h. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aberdeen.
Aberdeen in October11November9° · Sea 11° · 2 h
In November, Aberdeen is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 10.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 84 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 31 km/h. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aberdeen.
Aberdeen in November8December7° · Sea 9° · 2 h
In December, Aberdeen is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 9.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 78 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 31 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aberdeen.
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Aberdeen vs. Dundee
In October the holiday weather in Aberdeen and Dundee is about equally good (score 27 vs. 29). During the day it is about as warm in Dundee as in Aberdeen. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Aberdeen | Dundee |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 27 | 29 |
| Daytime high | 12° | 12° |
| Sea | 12° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 14 |
| Best time | Jul – Aug | Apr – Sep |
Through the year
United Kingdom in October: the best places
In October, Aberdeen ranks 11 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- York14°42
- 2Leeds13°39
- 3Sunderland13°12°38
- 4Durham13°37
- 5Bradford13°36
- 6Newcastle upon Tyne13°35
- 7Belfast13°14°31
- 8Edinburgh12°12°29
- 11AberdeenThis page12°12°27
Planning a trip to Aberdeen
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Aberdeen in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Aberdeen has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 57) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 9).
- 23
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 43
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 12 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 57
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 27
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 3.1 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 9
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 1.8 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 15 min
- Distance
- 640 km
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Aberdeen
When is the best time to visit Aberdeen?
The best time to visit Aberdeen is from July to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Aberdeen?
The sea temperature in Aberdeen ranges from 6.5 °C in March to 13.4 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Aberdeen in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 12.1 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Aberdeen?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 16 °C and nights around 12 °C. January is the coolest month at 6 °C.
When does it rain most in Aberdeen?
Rain is most frequent in March and from July to August and from October to January; the wettest month is October with 95 mm. The driest month is April with 51 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Aberdeen get?
Aberdeen gets around 1,450 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 6.5 hours a day; in December there are 1.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Aberdeen in?
Aberdeen uses the time zone Europe/London: UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Aberdeen?
A nonstop flight from London to Aberdeen takes about 1 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 640 km.
Which school holidays are best for Aberdeen?
Aberdeen has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 57) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 9). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 23, May half-term 43, Summer holidays 57, October half-term 27, Christmas holidays 9.
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