AI-generatedNairn at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 19°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 14.6°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,380 h
- Rain a year
- 761 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 20 m
Climate in Nairn
Nairn has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 19 °C, while January is the coolest at 7 °C. With around 1,380 hours of sunshine a year, Nairn is rather dull; May is the sunniest month with 6.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Nairn
The best time to visit Nairn is from May to September. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 14.6 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in September. Rain is frequent from October to March; the wettest month is October with 82 mm.
Nairn through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Nairn in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 10–15 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Nairn in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 17–19 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Nairn in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 10–17 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 3.1 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Nairn in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 7–8 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 2.0 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Oct – Mar
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: May – September
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 7°
- Midday, 13:00: about 13°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 13°
- Evening, 20:00: about 10°
- Night, 23:00: about 9°
07:4718:15
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 07:23–08:42 · evening 17:21–18:39
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:08–07:23 · evening 18:39–18:54
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.
October in Nairn compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 15° at the start of the month to 11° at the end. The sea cools from 13° to 11°. The days get 2.4 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 15° | 11° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 5° |
| Sea | 13° | 11° |
| Daylight | 11.6 h | 9.2 h |
What is the weather like in Nairn in October?
In October, Nairn is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 11.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 82 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nairn.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 28 min07:47 – 18:15
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 22 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 73 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+1offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %57 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %29 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Nairn
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Nairn: score 70 against 37. In June, days are 4 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 1 °C warmer in June. June has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 37 | 70better |
| Daytime high | 13° | 17° |
| Night-time low | 6° | 9° |
| Sea | 11.8° | 12.3° |
| Sunshine | 3.0 h | 5.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 14 | 12better |
| Rainfall | 82 mm | 57 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Nairn month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
9January7° · Sea 7° · 1.7 h
In January, Nairn is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 7.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nairn.
Nairn in January12February8° · Sea 6° · 2.9 h
In February, Nairn is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 6.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 58 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nairn.
Nairn in February23March10° · Sea 6° · 3.8 h
In March, Nairn is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 6.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 54 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nairn.
Nairn in March43April12° · Sea 8° · 5.0 h
In April, Nairn is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 7.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 54 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Nairn.
Nairn in April60May15° · Sea 10° · 6.4 h
In May, Nairn is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 10.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 63 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Nairn.
Nairn in May70June17° · Sea 12° · 5.3 h
In June, Nairn is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 12.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 57 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Nairn.
Nairn in June66July19° · Sea 14° · 5.0 h
In July, Nairn is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 14.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Nairn.
Nairn in July65August19° · Sea 15° · 4.7 h
In August, Nairn is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 14.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Nairn.
Nairn in August66September17° · Sea 13° · 4.1 h
In September, Nairn is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 13.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Nairn.
Nairn in September37October13° · Sea 12° · 3.0 h
In October, Nairn is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 11.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 82 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nairn.
Nairn in October18November10° · Sea 10° · 2.1 h
In November, Nairn is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 10.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nairn.
Nairn in November9December7° · Sea 8° · 1.4 h
In December, Nairn is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 8.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nairn.
Nairn in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Nairn
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°
ColdOctober: nights around 6°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in December (1°), the warmest in July (11°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October 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 | 9 | 7° | 1° | 7.1° | 1.7 h | 14 | 64 |
| FebruaryFeb | 12 | 8° | 1° | 6.3° | 2.9 h | 12 | 58 |
| MarchMar | 23 | 10° | 2° | 6.4° | 3.8 h | 13 | 54 |
| AprilApr | 43 | 12° | 4° | 7.6° | 5.0 h | 12 | 54 |
| MayMay | 60 | 15° | 6° | 10.0° | 6.4 h | 13 | 63 |
| JuneJun | 70 | 17° | 9° | 12.3° | 5.3 h | 12 | 57 |
| JulyJul | 66 | 19° | 11° | 14.1° | 5.0 h | 14 | 66 |
| AugustAug | 65 | 19° | 11° | 14.6° | 4.7 h | 14 | 71 |
| SeptemberSep | 66 | 17° | 9° | 13.4° | 4.1 h | 11 | 60 |
| OctoberOct | 37 | 13° | 6° | 11.8° | 3.0 h | 14 | 82 |
| NovemberNov | 18 | 10° | 3° | 10.1° | 2.1 h | 14 | 64 |
| DecemberDec | 9 | 7° | 1° | 8.3° | 1.4 h | 14 | 70 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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
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Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Nairn
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 11.4 – 12.4 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Nairn ranges from 6.3 °C in February to 14.6 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. From November to December 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 13.6 and 15.6 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 7.1° | 6.6° | 7.5° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 6.3° | 5.8° | 6.7° | cold |
| MarchMar | 6.4° | 5.9° | 7.1° | cold |
| AprilApr | 7.6° | 6.7° | 8.3° | cold |
| MayMay | 10.0° | 8.9° | 10.9° | cold |
| JuneJun | 12.3° | 10.8° | 13.3° | cold |
| JulyJul | 14.1° | 12.8° | 15.2° | cold |
| AugustAug | 14.6° | 13.6° | 15.6° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 13.4° | 12.7° | 14.1° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 11.8° | 11.4° | 12.4° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 10.1° | 9.5° | 10.5° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 8.3° | 7.5° | 8.9° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Nairn
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 3.0 of 10.5 hours of daylight in Nairn, 29 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 20 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Nairn: 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, Nairn has about 14 rainy days with 82 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Nairn
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 120 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 the time, 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.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Nairn
How breezy and how cloudy Nairn 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 Nairn typically peaks at 22 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate 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: Sep – Jun.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 73 % of the sky over Nairn: mostly cloudy, with about 3.0 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
Snow in Nairn
Snow is possible in Nairn, 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 Nairn.
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.
Planning a trip to Nairn
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Nairn 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.
Nairn has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 65) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 9).
- 37
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 62
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 15 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 65
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 19 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
- 37
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 13 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 3.0 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
- 1.5 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 20 min
- Distance
- 710 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.
Good to know: United Kingdom
- Currency
- British Pound (GBP)
- Language
- English
- Sockets
- Type G · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the left
- Dialling code
- +44
- Emergency number
- 999 · 112
UK plugs fit
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
Compare & alternatives
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Nairn compared
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Nairn vs Invergordon
In October the holiday weather in Nairn and Invergordon is about equally good (score 37 vs 36). During the day it is about as warm in Invergordon as in Nairn. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Nairn | Invergordon |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 37 | 36 |
| Daytime high | 13° | 13° |
| Sea | 12° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 14 |
| Best time | May – Sep | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
Best places in the country
United Kingdom in October: the best places
In October, Nairn ranks 4 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 3St Andrews13°12°40
- 4NairnThis page13°12°37
- 5Invergordon13°12°36
- 6Perth13°12°36
- 7Kirkcaldy13°12°36
- 8Dundee13°12°35
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Frequently asked questions about Nairn
When is the best time to visit Nairn?
The best time to visit Nairn is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Nairn?
The sea temperature in Nairn ranges from 6.3 °C in February to 14.6 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Nairn in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 11.8 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Nairn?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 19 °C and nights around 11 °C. January is the coolest month at 7 °C.
When does it rain most in Nairn?
Rain is frequent from October to March; the wettest month is October with 82 mm. The driest month is April with 54 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Nairn get?
Nairn gets around 1,380 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 6.4 hours a day; in December there are 1.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Nairn in?
Nairn is on UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Nairn?
A nonstop flight from London to Nairn takes about 1 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 710 km.
Which school holidays are best for Nairn?
Nairn has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 65) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 9). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 37, May half-term 62, summer holidays 65, October half-term 37, Christmas holidays 9.