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Climate in Stirling

Stirling, United Kingdom has a oceanic climate. The annual average temperature is about 6.9°C and the city receives roughly 1100 mm of precipitation across 184 rainy days a year, with around 743 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 16.3°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near -2.5°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Climate zone
Oceanic
Comfort score
52/100

Climate overview

Stirling, United Kingdom has a oceanic climate. The annual average temperature is about 6.9°C and the city receives roughly 1100 mm of precipitation across 184 rainy days a year, with around 743 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 16.3°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near -2.5°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16.

Climate zone

Köppen-style classification derived deterministically from latitude and regional precipitation regime.

Climate zone

Stirling is classified as Oceanic. This reflects its annual temperature range and the seasonal pattern of its rainfall.

Average temperatures

Annual averages and seasonal extremes.

Average temperatures

  • Annual average6.9°C
  • Warmest monthJul (16.3°C)
  • Coldest monthJan (-2.5°C)
  • Comfort score52/100

Rainfall overview

Annual precipitation and how it is distributed across the year.

Rainfall overview

Stirling receives about 1100 mm of precipitation a year over roughly 184 rainy days. The wettest month is Dec and the driest is Jun.

Sunshine overview

Estimated annual sunshine and its seasonal pattern.

Sunshine overview

Stirling sees an estimated 743 hours of sunshine a year, concentrated in the warmer months around Jul.

Monthly climate table

Month-by-month estimates of temperature, rainfall, rainy days, and sunshine.

Monthly climate table

Stirling monthly climate table
MonthHighLowRainRainy DaysSunshine
Jan4.5°C-2.5°C109 mm1822 h
Feb5.3°C-1.7°C90 mm1542 h
Mar7.5°C0.5°C85 mm1457 h
Apr10.4°C3.4°C76 mm1377 h
May13.3°C6.3°C76 mm1391 h
Jun15.5°C8.5°C71 mm12112 h
Jul16.3°C9.3°C76 mm13104 h
Aug15.5°C8.5°C85 mm1490 h
Sep13.3°C6.3°C90 mm1571 h
Oct10.4°C3.4°C109 mm1834 h
Nov7.5°C0.5°C114 mm1923 h
Dec5.3°C-1.7°C119 mm2020 h

Best months to visit

Months with the mildest temperatures and lower rainfall, by the deterministic comfort heuristic. Not a tourism ranking.

Best months to visit

By temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Stirling are Jun, Jul, Aug. Conditions vary year to year — verify with a current forecast before booking.

Seasonal summary

Average conditions by season.

Seasonal summary

  • Winter

    5°C / -2°C

    318 mm rain

  • Spring

    10°C / 3°C

    237 mm rain

  • Summer

    16°C / 9°C

    232 mm rain

  • Autumn

    10°C / 3°C

    313 mm rain

Climate comfort score

A 0–100 composite of temperature balance, rainfall, sunshine, seasonality, and winter/summer extremes; higher means more comfortable. Used consistently across the platform.

Climate comfort score

Stirling has a climate comfort score of 52/100, a moderate year-round climate by this measure. The score weights mild temperatures most, then rainfall balance, sunshine, low seasonality, and the absence of extreme winter cold or summer heat.

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