Pittodrie StadiumAbout Pittodrie Stadium
Pittodrie Stadium is a football ground located in Aberdeen, Scotland, and is the historic home of Aberdeen Football Club. It serves as the club’s main stadium for domestic league and cup matches.
The ground features several stands around the pitch and has undergone multiple redevelopments and modernisations while retaining its central urban location. The stadium hosts home matches, club events, and occasional other sporting fixtures.
Pittodrie is situated close to Aberdeen city centre, providing straightforward access by local roads and public transport.
- Home of Aberdeen FC: Home ground of Aberdeen Football Club since the early 20th century, the stadium has been redeveloped in phases and remains a traditional city-centre football venue.
- Capacity: Seating capacity is in the order of twenty thousand spectators, with a mix of seated stands and hospitality facilities.
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Best Time to Visit Pittodrie Stadium
If you want to attend a match at Pittodrie, expect the heaviest crowds during the Scottish football season (August-May); non‑match days are much quieter.
Weather & Climate near Pittodrie Stadium
Pittodrie Stadium's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 0°C to 20°C. Moderate rainfall (737 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 0° - 5° | -3° | 71 mm | overcast | 85% | 7.0 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.1h |
| February | Poor | 0° - 7° | -2° | 49 mm | overcast | 85% | 6.4 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.2h |
| March | Acceptable | 2° - 9° | 1° | 52 mm | overcast | 85% | 6.4 m/s | 0.3 low | 11.6h |
| April | Acceptable | 3° - 12° | 4° | 50 mm | overcast | 85% | 5.4 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.1h |
| May | Acceptable | 6° - 15° | 10° | 51 mm | overcast | 85% | 4.9 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 16.4h |
| June | Good | 9° - 18° | 13° | 53 mm | overcast | 86% | 4.7 m/s | 1.1 high | 17.6h |
| July | Good | 11° - 20° | 15° | 59 mm | overcast | 86% | 4.5 m/s | 1.1 high | 17.0h |
| August | Good | 10° - 19° | 15° | 63 mm | overcast | 86% | 4.5 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 15.0h |
| September | Good | 8° - 16° | 12° | 68 mm | overcast | 85% | 5.5 m/s | 0.5 low | 12.6h |
| October | Acceptable | 5° - 12° | 6° | 76 mm | overcast | 85% | 6.1 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.1h |
| November | Poor | 2° - 8° | 1° | 76 mm | overcast | 85% | 6.5 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.8h |
| December | Poor | 0° - 6° | -2° | 69 mm | overcast | 85% | 6.6 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.4h |
How to Get to Pittodrie Stadium
Pittodrie Stadium is in the north part of Aberdeen. From Aberdeen railway station it is a walk of roughly 20-30 minutes (about 1-1.6 miles / 1.6-2.5 km) or a short taxi/bus ride; local city buses also serve stops near the stadium. By road use the A96/A90 approaches into Aberdeen and follow local signs for Pittodrie and the city centre.
Tips for Visiting Pittodrie Stadium
- On match days use public transport from Aberdeen city centre rather than driving - the stadium is a short bus ride or a 20-30 minute walk north of the centre and local roads are congested before kick-off.
- Buy or reserve match tickets in advance and arrive early to soak up pre-match atmosphere at nearby pubs and to avoid last-minute queues at turnstiles and security checks.
- If you want a behind-the-scenes look, check Aberdeen FC's official site for guided stadium tours on non-match days and book ahead because availability is limited.