Ellon Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Ellon experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. On average, daytime temperatures range from a moderate 18°C (64°F) in August to a chilly 8°C (46°F) in February.

Nighttime temperatures range from 12°C (54°F) in August to 3°C (37°F) in February.

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Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Ellon has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 859 mm (34 in) of rainfall annually. The amount of precipitation varies moderately throughout the year. The wettest month, October, sees around 96 mm (3.8 in) of rainfall, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of rain now and then. The driest month, May, still receives a respectable 57 mm (2.2 in) of rainfall. For more details, please visit our Ellon Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

In Ellon, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.8 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.6 hours per average day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 6°C (43°F) in February to 13°C (55°F) in July.

Water temperature over the year

The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 83%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 78%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 4 m/s (8 knots) in April, May, June, July, August, September and October to 5 m/s (10 knots) in January, February, March, November and December. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)