Macduff, United Kingdom experiences average highs of 12°C (54°F) and lows of 7°C (45°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is frequent, averaging about 14 rainy days per month. Average highs have warmed by 1.3°C (2.3°F) across the available records.
Macduff, United Kingdom Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Macduff, United Kingdom. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Aug 
Wetter season: Mar–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
4.4/10
Best: June, July, August, September
UV Index
3
Low
Temperature 12°C / 7°C
Feels Like 9°C / 4°C
Rainy Days 14
Rainfall 70 mm
Sunshine 8 h
Humidity 80%
Wind Speed 23 km/h
Dew Point 6°C
Snow Days 3 days
Frost Days 2 days
Hottest Month
17°C
July
Avg Low13°C
Rain15days
Coldest Month
3°C
January
Avg High7°C
Rain13days
Driest Month
11days
May
Avg High13°C
Avg Low8°C
Windiest Month
27 km/h
February (Gusts 50)
Sea Temperature
7°C – 15°C
Warmest water: August (
14.6°C
)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, November, December due to very cold temperatures, frequent rain.
Sun Position
Sunrise 04:11
Daylight 18h
Sunset 22:13
Live conditions—
Macduff on the map · live conditions
Macduff, United Kingdom
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- City
- Macduff
- Population
- 4K
- Coordinates
- 57.67°, -2.50°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 10°C
Avg Low 6°C
Rain 12 days/mo
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 17°C
Avg Low 12°C
Rain 13 days/mo
3/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 12°C
Avg Low 8°C
Rain 16 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 7°C
Avg Low 3°C
Rain 13 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: 7°C / 3°C . Feb: 7°C / 3°C . Mar: 8°C / 4°C . Apr: 10°C / 5°C . May: 13°C / 8°C . Jun: 16°C / 11°C . Jul: 17°C / 13°C . Aug: 17°C / 13°C . Sep: 16°C / 11°C . Oct: 12°C / 9°C . Nov: 9°C / 6°C . Dec: 8°C / 4°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 65 mm. Feb: 49 mm. Mar: 58 mm. Apr: 55 mm. May: 56 mm. Jun: 70 mm. Jul: 90 mm. Aug: 70 mm. Sep: 74 mm. Oct: 93 mm. Nov: 80 mm. Dec: 80 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 82%. Feb: 78%. Mar: 79%. Apr: 78%. May: 79%. Jun: 78%. Jul: 80%. Aug: 79%. Sep: 79%. Oct: 81%. Nov: 83%. Dec: 84%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 26 km/h . Feb: 27 km/h . Mar: 24 km/h . Apr: 22 km/h . May: 20 km/h . Jun: 20 km/h . Jul: 19 km/h . Aug: 20 km/h . Sep: 23 km/h . Oct: 24 km/h . Nov: 25 km/h . Dec: 25 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 4h. Feb: 6h. Mar: 7h. Apr: 10h. May: 11h. Jun: 12h. Jul: 11h. Aug: 10h. Sep: 8h. Oct: 6h. Nov: 4h. Dec: 3h.
Sea Temperature
Sea Temperatureswim
Line chart showing monthly sea temperature. Jan: 8°C . Feb: 7°C . Mar: 7°C . Apr: 8°C . May: 11°C . Jun: 13°C . Jul: 14°C . Aug: 15°C . Sep: 14°C . Oct: 13°C . Nov: 11°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 6. Jul: UV 5. Aug: UV 5. 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: 5 days. Feb: 4 days. Mar: 3 days. Apr: 2 days. May: 0 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 0 days. Nov: 2 days. Dec: 3 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have warmed by 1.3°C (2.3°F) across the available records. Average rainfall is trending drier by about 13 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 · 2°C | Jan · 3°C |
| Wettest month | Oct 2025 · 110 mm | Oct · 93 mm |
| Windiest month | Oct 2025 · 26 km/h | Feb · 27 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Poor April
Poor May
Fair June best
Good July best
Good August best
Good September best
Fair October
Poor November
Poor December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C / 3°C | 2°C / -2°C | 13days (65 mm) Wet | 3.6h Poor | 82% Humid | 0.7 Low | Poor | View Details |
| February | 7°C / 3°C | 3°C / -1°C | 12days (49 mm) Wet | 5.5h Fair | 78% Humid | 1.3 Low | Poor | View Details |
| March | 8°C / 4°C | 4°C / 0°C | 14days (58 mm) Wet | 7.3h Good | 79% Humid | 2.6 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| April | 10°C / 5°C | 6°C / 1°C | 12days (55 mm) Wet | 10h Excellent | 78% Humid | 3.8 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| May | 13°C / 8°C | 11°C / 5°C | 11days (56 mm) Wet | 11.1h Excellent | 79% Humid | 5.2 High | Fair | View Details |
| June best | 16°C / 11°C | 14°C / 8°C | 12days (70 mm) Wet | 11.7h Excellent | 78% Humid | 5.5 High | Good | View Details |
| July best | 17°C / 13°C | 16°C / 11°C | 15days (90 mm) Wet | 10.8h Excellent | 80% Humid | 5.1 High | Good | View Details |
| August best | 17°C / 13°C | 16°C / 11°C | 13days (70 mm) Wet | 10.4h Excellent | 79% Humid | 4.7 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| September best | 16°C / 11°C | 13°C / 8°C | 15days (74 mm) Wet | 8.2h Good | 79% Humid | 3.4 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| October | 12°C / 9°C | 10°C / 5°C | 17days (93 mm) Wet | 5.6h Fair | 81% Humid | 1.6 Low | Poor | View Details |
| November | 9°C / 6°C | 6°C / 2°C | 17days (80 mm) Wet | 3.7h Poor | 83% Humid | 0.8 Low | Poor | View Details |
| December | 8°C / 4°C | 4°C / 0°C | 15days (80 mm) Wet | 2.6h Poor | 84% Humid | 0.4 Low | Poor | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Macduff are June, July, August, September, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Macduff, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Macduff 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 Macduff is January, with average overnight lows of 3°C (38°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Macduff is October, averaging 93mm of precipitation across 17 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Macduff runs through October, November, July, September, with the heaviest rainfall in October. Based on 10-year averages for Macduff.
Macduff receives approximately 91 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is June with around 12 hours. Based on climate data for Macduff.
The least favorable months to visit Macduff are January, February, November, December, primarily due to very cold temperatures, frequent rain. For the best conditions, consider June, July, August, September instead.
The annual average UV index in Macduff is 3, classified as moderate. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Macduff is 80%, 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, Macduff receives snow. Months with snowfall average 3 snow days and 4 cm (2 in) of accumulation, with about 2 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Macduff are 23 km/h (14 mph). The windiest month is February with peak winds reaching 27 km/h (16 mph) (gusts up to 50 km/h / 31 mph).
Macduff averages 1 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 70%. The clearest skies occur in May.
The annual average dew point in Macduff is 6°C (43°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Macduff 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 Macduff ranges from 4°C (39°F) to 9°C (48°F) on average. Wind chill makes winters feel noticeably colder than the actual temperature — layered clothing is recommended.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Macduff. It earns a climate score of 7/10 with Good.
For June in Macduff, pack Layered clothing, Light jacket, Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Comfortable walking shoes. With average highs of 16°C (60°F) and 12 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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