Benbecula, United Kingdom experiences average highs of 11°C (52°F) and lows of 9°C (48°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is frequent, averaging about 18 rainy days per month. Average highs have warmed by 0.6°C (1.1°F) across the available records.
Benbecula, United Kingdom Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Benbecula, United Kingdom. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Mar–Aug 
Wetter season: Jan–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
2.8/10
Best: July, August
UV Index
3
Low
Temperature 11°C / 9°C
Feels Like 7°C / 3°C
Rainy Days 18
Rainfall 120 mm
Sunshine 7 h
Humidity 79%
Wind Speed 40 km/h
Dew Point 6°C
Snow Days 1 days
Hottest Month
15°C
August
Avg Low13°C
Rain18days
Coldest Month
5°C
February
Avg High8°C
Rain20days
Driest Month
11days
April
Avg High9°C
Avg Low7°C
Windiest Month
50 km/h
February (Gusts 70)
Sea Temperature
7°C – 15°C
Warmest water: August (
15.1°C
)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, March, November due to very cold temperatures, heavy rainfall.
Sun Position
Sunrise 04:32
Daylight 18h
Sunset 22:30
Live conditions—
Benbecula on the map · live conditions
Benbecula, United Kingdom
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- City
- Benbecula
- Population
- 1.2K
- Coordinates
- 57.45°, -7.34°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 9°C
Avg Low 7°C
Rain 13 days/mo
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 14°C
Avg Low 12°C
Rain 16 days/mo
2/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 12°C
Avg Low 10°C
Rain 20 days/mo
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 8°C
Avg Low 6°C
Rain 22 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 8°C / 6°C . Feb: 8°C / 5°C . Mar: 8°C / 6°C . Apr: 9°C / 7°C . May: 11°C / 9°C . Jun: 13°C / 11°C . Jul: 14°C / 12°C . Aug: 15°C / 13°C . Sep: 14°C / 12°C . Oct: 12°C / 10°C . Nov: 10°C / 8°C . Dec: 9°C / 7°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 134 mm. Feb: 130 mm. Mar: 110 mm. Apr: 64 mm. May: 70 mm. Jun: 77 mm. Jul: 97 mm. Aug: 119 mm. Sep: 139 mm. Oct: 179 mm. Nov: 154 mm. Dec: 170 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 76%. Feb: 75%. Mar: 77%. Apr: 77%. May: 80%. Jun: 83%. Jul: 84%. Aug: 83%. Sep: 80%. Oct: 78%. Nov: 76%. Dec: 77%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 49 km/h . Feb: 50 km/h . Mar: 41 km/h . Apr: 35 km/h . May: 32 km/h . Jun: 33 km/h . Jul: 30 km/h . Aug: 34 km/h . Sep: 40 km/h . Oct: 44 km/h . Nov: 45 km/h . Dec: 46 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 3h. Feb: 5h. Mar: 7h. Apr: 10h. May: 11h. Jun: 11h. Jul: 10h. Aug: 10h. Sep: 7h. Oct: 5h. Nov: 3h. Dec: 2h.
Sea Temperature
Sea Temperatureswim
Line chart showing monthly sea temperature. Jan: 7°C . Feb: 8°C . Mar: 8°C . Apr: 9°C . May: 12°C . Jun: 14°C . Jul: 15°C . Aug: 15°C . Sep: 14°C . Oct: 12°C . Nov: 10°C . Dec: 9°C .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 1. Feb: UV 1. Mar: UV 3. Apr: UV 4. May: UV 5. Jun: UV 5. Jul: UV 5. Aug: UV 4. Sep: UV 3. Oct: UV 2. Nov: UV 1. Dec: UV 0.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 2 days. Feb: 1 days. Mar: 0 days. Apr: 0 days. May: 0 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 0 days. Nov: 0 days. Dec: 1 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have warmed by 0.6°C (1.1°F) across the available records. Average rainfall is trending wetter by about 11 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Aug 2025 · 16°C | Aug · 15°C |
| Coldest month | Feb 2025 · 6°C | Feb · 5°C |
| Wettest month | Oct 2025 · 248 mm | Oct · 179 mm |
| Windiest month | Nov 2025 · 46 km/h | Feb · 50 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Wet 
February
Wet March
Poor April
Poor May
Poor June
Fair July best
Good August best
Wet September
Wet October
Wet November
Wet December
Wet | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C / 6°C | 2°C / -2°C | 23days (134 mm) Wet | 2.8h Poor | 76% Humid | 0.6 Low | Wet | View Details |
| February | 8°C / 5°C | 1°C / -3°C | 20days (130 mm) Wet | 5h Fair | 75% Muggy | 1.3 Low | Wet | View Details |
| March | 8°C / 6°C | 3°C / -1°C | 17days (110 mm) Wet | 7.1h Good | 77% Humid | 2.6 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| April | 9°C / 7°C | 5°C / 1°C | 11days (64 mm) Wet | 9.7h Good | 77% Humid | 3.9 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| May | 11°C / 9°C | 8°C / 4°C | 11days (70 mm) Wet | 11h Excellent | 80% Humid | 5.1 High | Poor | View Details |
| June | 13°C / 11°C | 10°C / 7°C | 14days (77 mm) Wet | 11h Excellent | 83% Humid | 5.3 High | Fair | View Details |
| July best | 14°C / 12°C | 12°C / 9°C | 15days (97 mm) Wet | 10.1h Excellent | 84% Humid | 5 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| August best | 15°C / 13°C | 12°C / 9°C | 18days (119 mm) Wet | 9.6h Good | 83% Humid | 4.2 Moderate | Wet | View Details |
| September | 14°C / 12°C | 10°C / 7°C | 19days (139 mm) Wet | 7.2h Good | 80% Humid | 3.1 Moderate | Wet | View Details |
| October | 12°C / 10°C | 7°C / 4°C | 21days (179 mm) Wet | 5.1h Fair | 78% Humid | 1.5 Low | Wet | View Details |
| November | 10°C / 8°C | 5°C / 1°C | 20days (154 mm) Wet | 3.4h Poor | 76% Humid | 0.8 Low | Wet | View Details |
| December | 9°C / 7°C | 3°C / 0°C | 22days (170 mm) Wet | 2.1h Poor | 77% Humid | 0.4 Low | Wet | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Benbecula are July, August, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Benbecula, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Benbecula is August, with average daytime highs of 15°C (59°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Benbecula is February, with average overnight lows of 5°C (42°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Benbecula is October, averaging 179mm of precipitation across 21 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Benbecula runs through January, December, October, February, with the heaviest rainfall in January. Based on 10-year averages for Benbecula.
Benbecula receives approximately 84 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is May with around 11 hours. Based on climate data for Benbecula.
The least favorable months to visit Benbecula are January, February, March, November, primarily due to very cold temperatures, heavy rainfall. For the best conditions, consider July, August instead.
The annual average UV index in Benbecula is 3, classified as moderate. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Benbecula is 79%, classified as humid. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Sea temperatures in Summer average 11°C (52°F), which most swimmers will find too cold without a wetsuit.
Yes, Benbecula receives snow. Months with snowfall average 1 snow days and 1 cm (0 in) of accumulation, with about 0 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Benbecula are 40 km/h (25 mph). The windiest month is February with peak winds reaching 50 km/h (31 mph) (gusts up to 70 km/h / 43 mph).
Benbecula averages 1 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 73%. The clearest skies occur in May.
The annual average dew point in Benbecula is 6°C (43°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Benbecula has a Oceanic climate, classified as Cfb under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Benbecula ranges from 3°C (37°F) to 7°C (45°F) on average. Wind chill makes winters feel noticeably colder than the actual temperature — layered clothing is recommended.
June is not the best time to visit Benbecula, with a climate score of 4.7/10. Consider visiting during July, August instead for better conditions.
For June in Benbecula, pack Layered clothing, Light jacket, Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Waterproof shoes. With average highs of 13°C (56°F) and 14 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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