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Wedding weather in Scottish Highlands
In Scottish Highlands, the driest months for a wedding are March and September, when rain falls on about 43% of days. The wettest is January, with rain on about 51% of days. Here is the full picture, month by month, from 10 years of daily weather records.
Rain odds and temperatures by month
| Month | Chance of a rainy day | Heavy rain | Rainy days | Avg high | Avg low | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51% | 8% | 15.7 | 41°F (5°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 2.6 h/day |
| February | 50% | 7% | 14.1 | 42°F (6°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 4.9 h/day |
| March | 47% | 5% | 14.5 | 46°F (8°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 6.5 h/day |
| April | 48% | 4% | 14.3 | 51°F (11°C) | 38°F (4°C) | 8.7 h/day |
| May | 47% | 4% | 14.5 | 56°F (14°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 10.4 h/day |
| June | 50% | 5% | 14.9 | 60°F (16°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 9.5 h/day |
| July | 47% | 5% | 14.5 | 64°F (18°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 9.2 h/day |
| August | 49% | 6% | 15.2 | 63°F (17°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 8.4 h/day |
| September | 43% | 6% | 13 | 59°F (15°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 7 h/day |
| October | 48% | 7% | 15 | 52°F (11°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 5 h/day |
| November | 48% | 6% | 14.5 | 46°F (8°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 3.2 h/day |
| December | 47% | 7% | 14.6 | 41°F (5°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 1.9 h/day |
Source: ERA5 reanalysis (Copernicus/ECMWF) via Open-Meteo open data, CC BY 4.0, daily data 1991–2020 for 57.48, -4.22. Rainy day ≥ 1 mm, heavy rain ≥ 10 mm. Climatology, not a forecast.
Best months for a wedding in Scottish Highlands
No month in Scottish Highlands combines low rain odds with mild temperatures perfectly, so the best choice depends on whether you fear rain or heat more. September is the driest month.
When to be careful
January is the wettest month in Scottish Highlands: rain falls on about 51% of days, and 8% of days bring heavy rain (10 mm or more). Book a solid backup if you marry then.
How to read these numbers
A "rainy day" is a day with at least 1 mm (0.04 in) of rain. A 30% chance means about 3 in 10 days in that month saw at least a little rain, often a short shower. For your exact date and venue, use our free rain odds tool.
Scottish Highlands weather month by month
What a wedding day in Scottish Highlands usually looks like in each month, from 30 years of daily weather records.
Scottish Highlands weather in January
In January, it rains (1 mm or more) on 51% of days in Scottish Highlands, about 15.7 days in the month, and 8% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 41°F (5°C), lows 34°F (1°C), with around 2.6 hours of sunshine a day. One of the wettest months here: plan a covered ceremony or a tent from the start.
Scottish Highlands weather in February
In February, it rains (1 mm or more) on 50% of days in Scottish Highlands, about 14.1 days in the month, and 7% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 42°F (6°C), lows 34°F (1°C), with around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. One of the wettest months here: plan a covered ceremony or a tent from the start.
Scottish Highlands weather in March
In March, it rains (1 mm or more) on 47% of days in Scottish Highlands, about 14.5 days in the month, and 5% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 46°F (8°C), lows 35°F (2°C), with around 6.5 hours of sunshine a day. One of the driest months here: a good bet for an outdoor ceremony.
Scottish Highlands weather in April
In April, it rains (1 mm or more) on 48% of days in Scottish Highlands, about 14.3 days in the month, and 4% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 51°F (11°C), lows 38°F (4°C), with around 8.7 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Scottish Highlands weather in May
In May, it rains (1 mm or more) on 47% of days in Scottish Highlands, about 14.5 days in the month, and 4% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 56°F (14°C), lows 43°F (6°C), with around 10.4 hours of sunshine a day. One of the driest months here: a good bet for an outdoor ceremony.
Scottish Highlands weather in June
In June, it rains (1 mm or more) on 50% of days in Scottish Highlands, about 14.9 days in the month, and 5% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 60°F (16°C), lows 49°F (9°C), with around 9.5 hours of sunshine a day. One of the wettest months here: plan a covered ceremony or a tent from the start.
Scottish Highlands weather in July
In July, it rains (1 mm or more) on 47% of days in Scottish Highlands, about 14.5 days in the month, and 5% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 64°F (18°C), lows 52°F (11°C), with around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Scottish Highlands weather in August
In August, it rains (1 mm or more) on 49% of days in Scottish Highlands, about 15.2 days in the month, and 6% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 63°F (17°C), lows 52°F (11°C), with around 8.4 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Scottish Highlands weather in September
In September, it rains (1 mm or more) on 43% of days in Scottish Highlands, about 13 days in the month, and 6% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 59°F (15°C), lows 48°F (9°C), with around 7 hours of sunshine a day. One of the driest months here: a good bet for an outdoor ceremony.
Scottish Highlands weather in October
In October, it rains (1 mm or more) on 48% of days in Scottish Highlands, about 15 days in the month, and 7% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 52°F (11°C), lows 43°F (6°C), with around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Scottish Highlands weather in November
In November, it rains (1 mm or more) on 48% of days in Scottish Highlands, about 14.5 days in the month, and 6% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 46°F (8°C), lows 38°F (3°C), with around 3.2 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Scottish Highlands weather in December
In December, it rains (1 mm or more) on 47% of days in Scottish Highlands, about 14.6 days in the month, and 7% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 41°F (5°C), lows 34°F (1°C), with around 1.9 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to get married in Scottish Highlands?
Based on 10 years of weather data, September is the driest month in Scottish Highlands, with rain on about 43% of days and average highs around 59°F (15°C).
What is the rainiest month in Scottish Highlands?
January is the rainiest month in Scottish Highlands: on average 15.7 days of the month see at least 1 mm of rain, and about 8% of days bring heavy rain.
Will it rain on my wedding day in Scottish Highlands?
Nobody can forecast your wedding day months ahead. What history shows is the chance of rain: in September it rains on about 43% of days in Scottish Highlands. Check your exact date with our free rain odds tool, then watch the real forecast from about 7 days out.