When is the best time to go to Rothesay?

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

  • The best months in Rothesay are May, June, July, August and September
  • The coldest months are January and February
  • The rainiest months are January, August, October, November and December


Annual weather in Rothesay

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

Month
January 40°F/43°F
8in
February 40°F/45°F
7.2in
March 41°F/47°F
6.2in
April 43°F/50°F
4.2in
May 49°F/56°F
5.5in
June 54°F/59°F
5.4in
July 56°F/63°F
7.1in
August 56°F/61°F
8.6in
September 52°F/59°F
6.9in
October 49°F/54°F
9.5in
November 45°F/49°F
8.8in
December 41°F/45°F
8.7in


Weather and climate in Rothesay

Rothesay enjoys a temperate oceanic climate (with warm summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Rothesay is 52°F (ranging from 43°F in january to 63°F in july). Annual rainfall is 85.9in, with a minimum of 4.2in in april and a maximum of 9.5in in october.
  • Between january and march the climate is the worst possible. The record temperature this month is 59°F and you can expect to have 6.2in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • From april to may the climate is bad. The record temperature this month is 70°F and, in may, 9 days of rain are expected.
  • Between the months of june and september the climate is correct. In average, on the morning it is 52°F and you can expect to have 6.9in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • Between october and november the climate is not good. In average, on the morning it is 45°F.
  • In december the climate is the worst possible. At lunchtime, it's 45°F in average and it rains about 8.7in each month.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Rothesay

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Rothesay: 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 Rothesay

Find out when Rothesay 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 Rothesay

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

Figure: Visitor index for Rothesay month by month



Best time for low prices in Rothesay

Average prices of hotels in Rothesay month by month

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

Find the best price for your hotel room


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