The best times to visit Strathpeffer for ideal weather are

early July

based on average temperature and humidity from NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). Read below for more weather and travel details.

 

 


Other Strathpeffer Travel Info

Weather in Strathpeffer

Temperature

Average temperatures in Strathpeffer vary somewhat. Considering humidity, temperatures feel cold all year with a chance of rain or snow throughout most of the year. The area is far less temperate than some — in the bottom 1 percentile for pleasant weather — compared to tourist destinations worldwide. Weeks with ideal weather are listed above. If you’re looking for the very warmest time to visit Strathpeffer, the hottest months are July, August, and then June. See average monthly temperatures below. The warmest time of year is generally early July where highs are regularly around 64°F (17.8°C) with temperatures rarely dropping below 47.2°F (8.4°C) at night.

Strathpeffer Temperatures (Fahrenheit)

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Strathpeffer Temperatures (Celsius)

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“Feels-Like” Temperatures

The way we experience weather isn’t all about temperature. Higher temperatures affect us much more at higher humidity, and colder temperatures feel piercing with high winds. Our perceived temperatures factor in humidity and wind chill to better represent how hot or cold the day feels to a person.

Strathpeffer Perceived Temperature (F)

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Strathpeffer Perceived Temperature (C)

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Average Strathpeffer Temperatures by Month

Daily highs (averaged for the month) usually give the best indication of the weather. A significantly lower mean and low generally just means it gets colder at night.

Show Fahrenheit

Month Avg. High (°F) Avg. Mean (°F) Avg. Low (°F)
Jan 40.5 35.7 29.8
Feb 42.1 36.3 29.8
Mar 45 38.6 31.2
Apr 51.2 43.1 34.3
May 55 46.6 37.6
Jun 59.1 51.5 42.8
Jul 62.5 54.8 46.4
Aug 60.6 53.4 45.2
Sep 57.7 50.7 42.4
Oct 52 45.8 38.1
Nov 45.6 40.1 33.5
Dec 40.4 34.9 28.3

Show Celsius

Month Avg. High (°C) Avg. Mean (°C) Avg. Low (°C)
Jan 4.7 2.1 -1.2
Feb 5.6 2.4 -1.2
Mar 7.2 3.7 -0.4
Apr 10.7 6.2 1.3
May 12.8 8.1 3.1
Jun 15.1 10.8 6
Jul 16.9 12.7 8
Aug 15.9 11.9 7.3
Sep 14.3 10.4 5.8
Oct 11.1 7.7 3.4
Nov 7.6 4.5 0.8
Dec 4.7 1.6 -2.1

 


 

Precipitation (Rain or Snow)

If dry weather is what you’re after, the months with the lowest chance of significant precipitation in Strathpeffer are June, July, and then April. Note that we define “significant precipitation” as .1 inches or more in this section. The lowest chance of rain or snow occurs around early June. For example, on the week of June 4th there are 2 days of precipitation on average. By contrast, it’s most likely to rain or snow in early December with an average of 5 days of significant precipitation the week of December 3rd.

When can you find snow in Strathpeffer? Weather stations report no annual snow. Please note that a value of 0 for snow in the graph below may either mean there was no snow, or that snow is unreported.

Chance of Precipitation

The graph below shows the % chance of rainy and snowy days in Strathpeffer.

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Snow on the Ground

The graph below shows the average snow on the ground in Strathpeffer (in).

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Average Rain and Snow by Month

Show Inches

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (in) Total Precipitation (in)
Jan 54% 0 7.8
Feb 45% 0 5.7
Mar 47% 0 6.2
Apr 39% 0 3.9
May 40% 0 5.2
Jun 27% 0 2.9
Jul 35% 0 3.5
Aug 43% 0 5.5
Sep 43% 0 4.7
Oct 51% 0 7
Nov 52% 0 7.5
Dec 53% 0 8.7

Show Centimeters

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (cm) Total Precipitation (cm)
Jan 54 0 19.8
Feb 45 0 14.5
Mar 47 0 15.7
Apr 39 0 9.9
May 40 0 13.2
Jun 27 0 7.4
Jul 35 0 8.9
Aug 43 0 14
Sep 43 0 11.9
Oct 51 0 17.8
Nov 52 0 19.1
Dec 53 0 22.1

 

Humidity and Wind

Strathpeffer has some extremely humid months, and above average humidity throughout the year. The least humid month is May (69.6% relative humidity), and the most humid month is November (81.6%).

Wind in Strathpeffer is usually moderate. The windiest month is March, followed by January and December. March’s average wind speed of around 10.7 knots (12.4 MPH or 19.9 KPH) is considered “a gentle breeze.” Maximum sustained winds (the highest speed for the day lasting more than a few moments) are at their highest in early March where average top sustained speeds reach 23.2 knots, which is considered a strong breeze.

Relative Humidity (%)

The graph below shows the average % humidity by month in Strathpeffer.

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Wind

The graph below shows wind speed (max and average) in knots.

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Average Wind Speeds

Show Wind Speeds

All wind speeds are in knots. 1 knot = 1.15 MPH or 1.85 KPH.

Month Avg. Wind Avg. Wind Feel Sustained High Wind High Wind Feel
Jan 10.5 Gentle breeze 19 Strong breeze
Feb 9.7 Gentle breeze 17.5 Strong breeze
Mar 10.7 Gentle breeze 19.1 Strong breeze
Apr 8.9 Gentle breeze 15.9 Significant breeze
May 8.9 Gentle breeze 15.8 Strong breeze
Jun 8 Gentle breeze 14 Significant breeze
Jul 7.9 Gentle breeze 14.1 Strong breeze
Aug 8.1 Gentle breeze 14.5 Significant breeze
Sep 8.9 Gentle breeze 16 Strong breeze
Oct 8.7 Gentle breeze 16 Significant breeze
Nov 9.2 Gentle breeze 17.4 Strong breeze
Dec 9.8 Gentle breeze 19 Strong breeze

Show Relative Humidity by Month

Month Avg. Relative Humidity
Jan 81%
Feb 80%
Mar 76.1%
Apr 71.5%
May 69.6%
Jun 71.9%
Jul 74.5%
Aug 77.8%
Sep 77.8%
Oct 79%
Nov 81.6%
Dec 81.5%

 

Is it Safe to Travel to Strathpeffer?

Our best data indicates this area is somewhat safe. As of Dec 04, 2023 there are travel warnings for the United Kingdom; exercise a high degree of caution. Check this page for any recent changes or regions to avoid: Travel Advice and Advisories. This advisory was last updated on Nov 27, 2023.


 

The Busiest and Least Crowded Months

The busiest month for tourism in Strathpeffer, the United Kingdom is July, followed by January and September. Prices for hotels and flights will be most expensive during these months, though you can save if you purchase well in advance. Tourists are unlikely to visit Strathpeffer in December. Those willing to visit at these times will likely find it the least expensive month.

Estimated Tourism by Month

 

Most Popular Months to Visit

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Tourists Seeking Accommodations

Tourism graph is based on Google searches for services used by tourists relative to the rest of the year. Tourism data for this area is extrapolated based on nearby areas. Displayed data is calculated relative to the peak, so a score of 66.4 in December means 66.4% of the tourists vs. July.

 

 

Overall Strathpeffer Travel Experience by Season

Spring (March through May)

Humidity and temperatures combine to make this season feel moderately cold. Highs range from 59°F (15°C) and 43.3°F (6.3°C) with warmer temperatures in the later months. Rain is frequent with 12 to 15 days of significant precipitation per month. Spring is the slowest for tourism, which makes it a good time for those looking for deals.

Summer (June through August)

The middle-year months have cold weather with high temperatures that are brisk. These months see the least precipitation with 8 to 13 days of precipitation per month. June – August is the busiest season for tourism in Strathpeffer, so lodging and other accommodations may cost more than usual.

Fall (September through November)

Fall daily highs range from 59.2°F (15.1°C) and 41.4°F (5.2°C), which will feel chilly given the humidity and wind. It rains or snows a great amount: 13 to 16 days per month. Tourism is fairly slow during these months due to the weather, so hotels may be lower priced.

Winter (December through February)

Weather is too cold this time of year in Strathpeffer to be enjoyable for warm weather travelers. The average high during this season is between 43.9°F (6.6°C) and 39.2°F (4°C). On average, it rains or snows a very great amount: 13 to 17 times per month. These times of year are the second busiest with tourists.

 

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