Nigg, United Kingdom experiences average highs of 11°C (52°F) and lows of 7°C (45°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is moderate, averaging about 12 rainy days per month. Average highs have warmed by 1.1°C (2.0°F) across the available records.
Nigg, United Kingdom Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Nigg, United Kingdom. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Sep 
Wetter season: Mar–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
3.9/10
Best: May, June, July, August
UV Index
3
Low
Temperature 11°C / 7°C
Feels Like 7°C / 3°C
Rainy Days 12
Rainfall 67 mm
Sunshine 8 h
Humidity 81%
Wind Speed 26 km/h
Dew Point 6°C
Snow Days 3 days
Frost Days 2 days
Hottest Month
16°C
August
Avg Low12°C
Rain12days
Coldest Month
3°C
January
Avg High6°C
Rain10days
Driest Month
10days
January
Avg High6°C
Avg Low3°C
Windiest Month
31 km/h
February (Gusts 52)
Sea Temperature
7°C – 15°C
Warmest water: August (
15.1°C
)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, November, December due to very cold temperatures, frequent rain.
Sun Position
Sunrise 04:14
Daylight 17.9h
Sunset 22:06
Live conditions—
Nigg on the map · live conditions
Nigg, United Kingdom
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- City
- Nigg
- Population
- 16.4K
- Coordinates
- 57.12°, -2.09°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 9°C
Avg Low 5°C
Rain 11 days/mo
1/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 15°C
Avg Low 11°C
Rain 12 days/mo
3/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 12°C
Avg Low 8°C
Rain 14 days/mo
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 7°C
Avg Low 3°C
Rain 12 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: 6°C / 3°C . Feb: 6°C / 3°C . Mar: 7°C / 4°C . Apr: 9°C / 5°C . May: 11°C / 7°C . Jun: 14°C / 10°C . Jul: 16°C / 12°C . Aug: 16°C / 12°C . Sep: 14°C / 11°C . Oct: 12°C / 9°C . Nov: 9°C / 6°C . Dec: 7°C / 4°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 60 mm. Feb: 58 mm. Mar: 56 mm. Apr: 47 mm. May: 47 mm. Jun: 55 mm. Jul: 77 mm. Aug: 55 mm. Sep: 63 mm. Oct: 105 mm. Nov: 92 mm. Dec: 88 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 82%. Feb: 79%. Mar: 80%. Apr: 79%. May: 81%. Jun: 80%. Jul: 82%. Aug: 81%. Sep: 81%. Oct: 81%. Nov: 82%. Dec: 83%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 31 km/h . Feb: 31 km/h . Mar: 27 km/h . Apr: 24 km/h . May: 22 km/h . Jun: 23 km/h . Jul: 20 km/h . Aug: 23 km/h . Sep: 26 km/h . Oct: 29 km/h . Nov: 30 km/h . Dec: 30 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 4h. Feb: 6h. Mar: 7h. Apr: 10h. May: 11h. Jun: 12h. Jul: 11h. Aug: 11h. Sep: 8h. Oct: 6h. Nov: 4h. Dec: 3h.
Sea Temperature
Sea Temperatureswim
Line chart showing monthly sea temperature. Jan: 7°C . Feb: 7°C . Mar: 7°C . Apr: 8°C . May: 11°C . Jun: 13°C . Jul: 15°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 1.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 4 days. Feb: 5 days. Mar: 4 days. Apr: 2 days. May: 0 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 0 days. Nov: 1 days. Dec: 3 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have warmed by 1.1°C (2.0°F) across the available records. Average rainfall is trending drier by about 12 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jul 2025 · 17°C | Aug · 16°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · 2°C | Jan · 3°C |
| Wettest month | Nov 2025 · 101 mm | Oct · 105 mm |
| Windiest month | Nov 2025 · 32 km/h | Feb · 31 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Poor April
Poor May best
Fair June best
Fair July best
Good August best
Good September
Fair October
Poor November
Poor December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C / 3°C | 1°C / -2°C | 10days (60 mm) Wet | 3.7h Poor | 82% Humid | 0.7 Low | Poor | View Details |
| February | 6°C / 3°C | 2°C / -2°C | 12days (58 mm) Wet | 5.5h Fair | 79% Humid | 1.3 Low | Poor | View Details |
| March | 7°C / 4°C | 3°C / -1°C | 13days (56 mm) Wet | 7.4h Good | 80% Humid | 2.7 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| April | 9°C / 5°C | 5°C / 0°C | 10days (47 mm) Wet | 10h Excellent | 79% Humid | 3.9 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| May best | 11°C / 7°C | 9°C / 4°C | 11days (47 mm) Wet | 11.4h Excellent | 81% Humid | 5 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| June best | 14°C / 10°C | 12°C / 7°C | 10days (55 mm) Wet | 11.9h Excellent | 80% Humid | 5.5 High | Fair | View Details |
| July best | 16°C / 12°C | 14°C / 10°C | 14days (77 mm) Wet | 11.1h Excellent | 82% Humid | 5 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| August best | 16°C / 12°C | 14°C / 10°C | 12days (55 mm) Wet | 10.5h Excellent | 81% Humid | 4.7 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| September | 14°C / 11°C | 12°C / 8°C | 12days (63 mm) Wet | 8.3h Good | 81% Humid | 3.4 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| October | 12°C / 9°C | 8°C / 5°C | 15days (105 mm) Wet | 5.7h Fair | 81% Humid | 1.7 Low | Poor | View Details |
| November | 9°C / 6°C | 5°C / 1°C | 15days (92 mm) Wet | 3.9h Poor | 82% Humid | 0.8 Low | Poor | View Details |
| December | 7°C / 4°C | 3°C / -1°C | 15days (88 mm) Wet | 2.7h Poor | 83% Humid | 0.5 Low | Poor | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Nigg are May, June, July, August, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Nigg, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Nigg is August, with average daytime highs of 16°C (60°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Nigg is January, with average overnight lows of 3°C (37°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Nigg is October, averaging 105mm of precipitation across 15 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Nigg runs through October, November, December, July, with the heaviest rainfall in October. Based on 10-year averages for Nigg.
Nigg receives approximately 92 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is June with around 12 hours. Based on climate data for Nigg.
The least favorable months to visit Nigg are January, February, November, December, primarily due to very cold temperatures, frequent rain. For the best conditions, consider May, June, July, August instead.
The annual average UV index in Nigg is 3, classified as moderate. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Nigg is 81%, classified as humid. High humidity makes warm temperatures feel significantly hotter — lightweight, breathable clothing is recommended.
Sea temperatures in Summer average 11°C (52°F), which most swimmers will find too cold without a wetsuit.
Yes, Nigg receives snow. Months with snowfall average 3 snow days and 3 cm (1 in) of accumulation, with about 2 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Nigg are 26 km/h (16 mph). The windiest month is February with peak winds reaching 31 km/h (19 mph) (gusts up to 52 km/h / 32 mph).
Nigg averages 1 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 68%. The clearest skies occur in April.
The annual average dew point in Nigg is 6°C (43°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Nigg 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 Nigg 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 Nigg, with a climate score of 5.6/10. Consider visiting during May, June, July, August instead for better conditions.
For June in Nigg, pack Layered clothing, Light jacket, Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Comfortable walking shoes. With average highs of 14°C (57°F) and 10 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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