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Monthly climate in Port Ellen, Scotland, United Kingdom

Last updated: March 2, 2024

Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Port Ellen features a oceanic climate (Cfb). Temperatures typically range between 7 °C (44 °F) and 15 °C (59 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -3 °C (27 °F) or can rise to as high as 24 °C (76 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 1222 mm (48.1 inches) and receives 209 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Port Ellen enjoys an average of 3063 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 7 hours 7 minutes to 17 hours 24 minutes per day.

Monthly average temperatures in Port Ellen, Scotland, United Kingdom §

The warmest months in Port Ellen are July, August and September, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 14 to 15 °C (57 - 59 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and March, when daily mean temperatures range from 7 to 7 °C (44 - 45 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Port Ellen experiences 0 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 2 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).

Monthly average temperatures with daily means, minimums and maximums for period, average high and low temperatures in Port Ellen, Scotland, United Kingdom. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to June 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Maximum 14°C
(58°F)		 13°C
(56°F)		 15°C
(59°F)		 18°C
(65°F)		 21°C
(70°F)		 23°C
(73°F)		 24°C
(76°F)		 22°C
(72°F)		 21°C
(69°F)		 18°C
(65°F)		 15°C
(60°F)		 13°C
(57°F)
Mean maximum 12°C
(54°F)		 12°C
(54°F)		 13°C
(56°F)		 15°C
(60°F)		 18°C
(66°F)		 20°C
(68°F)		 21°C
(71°F)		 20°C
(69°F)		 19°C
(66°F)		 17°C
(62°F)		 14°C
(58°F)		 13°C
(55°F)
Average high 9°C
(48°F)		 8°C
(47°F)		 9°C
(49°F)		 11°C
(52°F)		 14°C
(57°F)		 16°C
(61°F)		 17°C
(63°F)		 17°C
(63°F)		 16°C
(60°F)		 13°C
(56°F)		 11°C
(51°F)		 9°C
(49°F)
Daily mean 7°C
(45°F)		 7°C
(44°F)		 7°C
(45°F)		 9°C
(48°F)		 11°C
(52°F)		 13°C
(56°F)		 15°C
(59°F)		 15°C
(59°F)		 14°C
(57°F)		 11°C
(53°F)		 9°C
(49°F)		 8°C
(46°F)
Average low 5°C
(42°F)		 5°C
(41°F)		 5°C
(41°F)		 6°C
(43°F)		 8°C
(47°F)		 11°C
(52°F)		 12°C
(54°F)		 13°C
(55°F)		 11°C
(53°F)		 10°C
(49°F)		 7°C
(46°F)		 6°C
(43°F)
Mean minimum 1°C
(34°F)		 -0°C
(32°F)		 0°C
(33°F)		 1°C
(35°F)		 4°C
(40°F)		 7°C
(45°F)		 9°C
(48°F)		 9°C
(49°F)		 7°C
(45°F)		 5°C
(41°F)		 4°C
(39°F)		 1°C
(35°F)
Minimum -1°C
(31°F)		 -3°C
(28°F)		 -3°C
(27°F)		 -0°C
(32°F)		 2°C
(36°F)		 6°C
(44°F)		 8°C
(46°F)		 9°C
(48°F)		 5°C
(42°F)		 3°C
(38°F)		 1°C
(34°F)		 0°C
(33°F)

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Monthly average precipitation in Port Ellen, Scotland, United Kingdom §

Port Ellen usually has the most precipitation in August, October and December, with an average of 20 rainy days and 131 mm (5.1 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Port Ellen are April, May and June. On average, 68 mm (2.7 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.

Monthly average precipitation and precipitation days in Port Ellen, Scotland, United Kingdom. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Average precipitation mm (inches) 93 (3.7) 121 (4.8) 104 (4.1) 46 (1.8) 67 (2.6) 92 (3.6) 97 (3.8) 122 (4.8) 97 (3.8) 140 (5.5) 113 (4.4) 130 (5.1)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) 16 18 19 11 14 16 16 20 18 22 20 19

Monthly sunshine hours in Port Ellen, Scotland, United Kingdom §

The sunniest months in Port Ellen are May, June and July, when the sun shines an average of 13 hours 16 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Port Ellen: January, November and December receive an average of 2 hours 55 minutes of sunshine daily.

Mean monthly sunshine duration, average sunshine hours per day and mean daily daylight hours in Port Ellen, Scotland, United Kingdom. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Mean monthly sunshine hours 71 147 212 329 408 397 414 367 290 226 116 81
Mean daily daylight hours 7h 44m 9h 37m 11h 53m 14h 13m 16h 17m 17h 24m 16h 47m 14h 55m 12h 40m 10h 22m 8h 16m 7h 7m

Solar UV radiation in Port Ellen, Scotland, United Kingdom §

Port Ellen experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in June, July and August, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 6 - 8, which corresponds to the High / Very High category of sun exposure. January, November and December are in the Low exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 1. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Port Ellen UV Index data.

Average daily maximum UV levels by month for Port Ellen, Scotland, United Kingdom. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2022 to January 2023.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
UV Index (month maximum) 1 2 3 5 6 8 8 6 5 3 1 1

Detailed Monthly Weather Insights for Port Ellen, Scotland, United Kingdom

Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Port Ellen. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Port Ellen's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.

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