When is the best time to go to Stranraer?

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

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


Annual weather in Stranraer

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

Month
January 43°F/45°F
5.2in
February 41°F/47°F
4.7in
March 43°F/49°F
3.8in
April 45°F/52°F
2.9in
May 50°F/56°F
3.6in
June 54°F/59°F
4in
July 58°F/63°F
4.9in
August 58°F/63°F
5.9in
September 56°F/59°F
4.5in
October 52°F/56°F
6.3in
November 47°F/50°F
5.8in
December 45°F/49°F
5.6in


Weather and climate in Stranraer

Stranraer enjoys a temperate oceanic climate (with warm summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Stranraer is 54°F (ranging from 45°F in january to 63°F in july). Annual rainfall is 56.9in, with a minimum of 2.9in in april and a maximum of 6.3in in october.
  • Between january and march the climate is very bad. The temperature rises to 49°F and it rains about 3.8in each month.
  • Between the months of april and may the climate is bad. By early evening, the temperature averages 54°F and you can expect to have 3.6in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • From june to october the climate is not good, but still OK. At lunchtime, it's 56°F in average and, in october, 10 days of rain are expected.
  • Between november and december the climate is unfavorable. In average, on the morning it is 45°F.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Stranraer

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

Find out when Stranraer 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 Stranraer

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

Figure: Visitor index for Stranraer month by month



Best time for low prices in Stranraer

Average prices of hotels in Stranraer month by month

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

Find the best price for your hotel room


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