Sheep Craig

Cliff Rocky crag offering coastal views

Sheep Craig in Scotland names a coastal crag used by walkers and birdwatchers; visitors come for cliff paths, seabird colonies and raw North Sea scenery.

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Sheep Craig
59.5267, -1.6155

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Weather & Climate near Sheep Craig #

Climate

Continental climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 2°C to 15°C. Abundant rainfall (1066 mm/year), wettest in November.

Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
16°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (115 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

36 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

115 mm
Rainfall
9.6 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.7h daylight

February

February is the coolest month with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

38 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

91 mm
Rainfall
9.1 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.0h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

38 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

101 mm
Rainfall
8.7 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.2
UV Index
Low
11.6h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

64 mm
Rainfall
7.2 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
14.3h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

47 mm
Rainfall
6.3 m/s
Wind
Breezy
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
16.8h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
13°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
5.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
18.2h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
14°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

55 mm
Rainfall
5.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
17.5h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
10° 15°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

70 mm
Rainfall
5.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
15.3h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

48 Poor

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
14°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

101 mm
Rainfall
7.2 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.4
UV Index
Low
12.6h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (115 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

115 mm
Rainfall
8.3 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.1
UV Index
Low
10.0h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (131 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

44 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

131 mm
Rainfall
8.8 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.4h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (123 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

36 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

123 mm
Rainfall
9.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
5.9h daylight

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