Kingussie, United Kingdom experiences average highs of 11°C (52°F) and lows of 5°C (41°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is frequent, averaging about 17 rainy days per month. Average highs have warmed by 1.4°C (2.5°F) across the available records.
Kingussie, United Kingdom Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Kingussie, United Kingdom. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Nov 
Wetter season: Mar–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
3.5/10
Best: June, July, August, September
UV Index
3
Low
Temperature 11°C / 5°C
Feels Like 8°C / 2°C
Rainy Days 17
Rainfall 96 mm
Sunshine 6 h
Humidity 87%
Wind Speed 18 km/h
Dew Point 6°C
Snow Days 10 days
Frost Days 8 days
Hottest Month
17°C
July
Avg Low11°C
Rain18days
Coldest Month
0°C
January
Avg High4°C
Rain15days
Driest Month
15days
January
Avg High4°C
Avg Low0°C
Windiest Month
21 km/h
February (Gusts 54)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, November, December due to very cold temperatures, heavy rainfall.
Sun Position
Sunrise 04:22
Daylight 17.9h
Sunset 22:14
Live conditions—
Kingussie on the map · live conditions
Kingussie, United Kingdom
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- City
- Kingussie
- Population
- 1.5K
- Coordinates
- 57.08°, -4.05°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 10°C
Avg Low 3°C
Rain 16 days/mo
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 17°C
Avg Low 10°C
Rain 17 days/mo
3/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 11°C
Avg Low 6°C
Rain 17 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 5°C
Avg Low 1°C
Rain 16 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: 4°C / 0°C . Feb: 5°C / 0°C . Mar: 7°C / 1°C . Apr: 10°C / 3°C . May: 14°C / 6°C . Jun: 16°C / 9°C . Jul: 17°C / 11°C . Aug: 17°C / 11°C . Sep: 14°C / 9°C . Oct: 11°C / 6°C . Nov: 7°C / 3°C . Dec: 5°C / 2°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 103 mm. Feb: 113 mm. Mar: 91 mm. Apr: 67 mm. May: 81 mm. Jun: 94 mm. Jul: 98 mm. Aug: 95 mm. Sep: 93 mm. Oct: 113 mm. Nov: 88 mm. Dec: 116 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 93%. Feb: 90%. Mar: 87%. Apr: 81%. May: 80%. Jun: 81%. Jul: 83%. Aug: 84%. Sep: 87%. Oct: 90%. Nov: 93%. Dec: 94%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 19 km/h . Feb: 21 km/h . Mar: 19 km/h . Apr: 18 km/h . May: 17 km/h . Jun: 17 km/h . Jul: 16 km/h . Aug: 17 km/h . Sep: 19 km/h . Oct: 20 km/h . Nov: 18 km/h . Dec: 19 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 3h. Feb: 4h. Mar: 6h. Apr: 9h. May: 10h. Jun: 10h. Jul: 9h. Aug: 8h. Sep: 7h. Oct: 4h. Nov: 3h. Dec: 2h.
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: 16 days. Feb: 16 days. Mar: 15 days. Apr: 8 days. May: 2 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 1 days. Nov: 7 days. Dec: 13 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have warmed by 1.4°C (2.5°F) across the available records. Average rainfall is trending drier by about 11 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jul 2025 · 19°C | Jul · 17°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · 0°C | Jan · 0°C |
| Wettest month | Nov 2025 · 112 mm | Dec · 116 mm |
| Windiest month | Jun 2025 · 21 km/h | Feb · 21 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Wet April
Poor May
Fair June best
Fair July best
Wet August best
Fair September best
Fair October
Wet November
Poor December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C / 0°C | 1°C / -4°C | 15days (103 mm) Wet | 2.5h Poor | 93% Very Muggy | 0.7 Low | Poor | View Details |
| February | 5°C / 0°C | 1°C / -4°C | 16days (113 mm) Wet | 4.4h Fair | 90% Very Muggy | 1.3 Low | Poor | View Details |
| March | 7°C / 1°C | 3°C / -2°C | 18days (91 mm) Wet | 6.3h Fair | 87% Very Muggy | 2.5 Moderate | Wet | View Details |
| April | 10°C / 3°C | 6°C / -1°C | 15days (67 mm) Wet | 8.5h Good | 81% Humid | 3.5 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| May | 14°C / 6°C | 12°C / 4°C | 15days (81 mm) Wet | 9.7h Good | 80% Humid | 4.9 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| June best | 16°C / 9°C | 15°C / 7°C | 17days (94 mm) Wet | 9.8h Good | 81% Humid | 5.1 High | Fair | View Details |
| July best | 17°C / 11°C | 16°C / 10°C | 18days (98 mm) Wet | 8.8h Good | 83% Humid | 4.5 Moderate | Wet | View Details |
| August best | 17°C / 11°C | 15°C / 9°C | 17days (95 mm) Wet | 8.3h Good | 84% Humid | 4.2 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| September best | 14°C / 9°C | 12°C / 7°C | 16days (93 mm) Wet | 6.6h Fair | 87% Very Muggy | 3.1 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| October | 11°C / 6°C | 8°C / 3°C | 18days (113 mm) Wet | 4h Fair | 90% Very Muggy | 1.5 Low | Wet | View Details |
| November | 7°C / 3°C | 4°C / 0°C | 16days (88 mm) Wet | 2.7h Poor | 93% Very Muggy | 0.7 Low | Poor | View Details |
| December | 5°C / 2°C | 2°C / -2°C | 17days (116 mm) Wet | 1.5h Poor | 94% Very Muggy | 0.4 Low | Poor | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Kingussie are June, July, August, September, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Kingussie, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Kingussie is July, with average daytime highs of 17°C (63°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Kingussie is January, with average overnight lows of 0°C (32°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Kingussie is December, averaging 116mm of precipitation across 17 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Kingussie runs through March, July, October, June, with the heaviest rainfall in March. Based on 10-year averages for Kingussie.
Kingussie receives approximately 73 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is June with around 10 hours. Based on climate data for Kingussie.
The least favorable months to visit Kingussie are January, February, November, December, primarily due to very cold temperatures, heavy rainfall. For the best conditions, consider June, July, August, September instead.
The annual average UV index in Kingussie is 3, classified as moderate. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Kingussie is 87%, classified as humid. High humidity makes warm temperatures feel significantly hotter — lightweight, breathable clothing is recommended.
Yes, Kingussie receives snow. Months with snowfall average 10 snow days and 21 cm (8 in) of accumulation, with about 8 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Kingussie are 18 km/h (11 mph). The windiest month is February with peak winds reaching 21 km/h (13 mph) (gusts up to 54 km/h / 33 mph).
Kingussie averages 0 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 83%. The clearest skies occur in April.
The annual average dew point in Kingussie is 6°C (43°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Kingussie 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 Kingussie ranges from 2°C (36°F) to 8°C (46°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 Kingussie, with a climate score of 6.4/10. Consider visiting during June, July, August, September instead for better conditions.
For June in Kingussie, pack Layered clothing, Light jacket, Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Waterproof shoes. With average highs of 16°C (61°F) and 17 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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