When is the best time to go to Peterhead?

When is the best time to go to Peterhead? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best month for good weather in Peterhead is August
  • The coldest months are January and February
  • The rainiest months are July, August, September, October, November and December


Annual weather in Peterhead

For full information about the climate and weather in Peterhead a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 41°F/45°F
3.7in
February 41°F/45°F
3.5in
March 41°F/47°F
3.3in
April 45°F/50°F
2.5in
May 49°F/54°F
3.1in
June 54°F/58°F
3.5in
July 58°F/61°F
4.2in
August 56°F/61°F
4.8in
September 54°F/59°F
4.1in
October 50°F/54°F
5in
November 47°F/50°F
4.5in
December 43°F/47°F
4.1in


Weather and climate in Peterhead

Peterhead enjoys a temperate oceanic climate (with warm summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Peterhead is 52°F (ranging from 45°F in january to 61°F in august). Annual rainfall is 46in, with a minimum of 2.5in in april and a maximum of 5in in october.
  • Between january and march the climate is very unfavorable. In average, on the morning it is 43°F and it rains in march about 3.3in.
  • Between april and may the climate is bad. By early evening, the temperature averages 52°F.
  • Between the months of june and september the climate is just OK. It is for example 59°F as maximum temperature in september and you can expect to have 4.1in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • From october to november the climate is bad. The record temperature this month is 59°F.
  • In december the climate is the worst possible. By early evening, the temperature averages 45°F and you can expect to have 4.1in of rainfall/month during this period.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Peterhead

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Peterhead: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Peterhead

Find out when Peterhead has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Peterhead

  • Very low season in Peterhead
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January and February.
  • Low season in Peterhead
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: March, April, May, November and December.
  • High season in Peterhead
    The number of visitors to Peterhead is high in: October.
  • Peak season in Peterhead
    The largest number of tourists visiting Peterhead is during: June, July, August and September.

Figure: Visitor index for Peterhead month by month



Best time for low prices in Peterhead

Average prices of hotels in Peterhead month by month

Generally, January is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Peterhead. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, October is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

Find the best price for your hotel room


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