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Scotland, United Kingdom

Back

Back is a locality in Scotland, United Kingdom, close to the sea. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now8°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time10:45
58.29° N, 6.30° WElevation 21 mUTC+1 · British Summer Time
The year in Backweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec27October
October: high / low12° / 7°
Rain this month164mm
Sea this month12°
Best timeJul–Sep

Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Back at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month16°C

Average high in August

Coolest month3°C

Average low in February

Wettest monthDecember

153 mm of rain

Driest monthMay

69 mm of rain

Warmest sea14°C

August

Monuments nearby8+

within 15 km

Weather in Back

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
8°C

Rain · wind 40 km/h · humidity 83%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct10°5°16.8 mm
Sun25 Oct10°7°9.5 mm
Mon26 Oct13°6°11.5 mm
Tue27 Oct15°8°14.8 mm
Wed28 Oct12°7°2 mm
Thu29 Oct13°8°
Fri30 Oct13°10°
Sat31 Oct13°9°23 mm
Sun1 Nov11°7°5.9 mm
Mon2 Nov11°7°0.5 mm

When to go to Back

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score151616193139485041271616
High8°8°9°10°12°14°16°16°15°12°10°8°
Low3°3°3°5°7°9°11°11°10°7°5°3°
Rain (mm)17012613682697287105138164164153
Wet days232020171717202120232324
Sea9°8°8°8°9°11°13°14°13°12°11°10°

What's on in Back

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Back

All monuments

Nature around Back

Nature in United Kingdom

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of United Kingdom seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

Earthquakes around Back

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Back

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Places near Back

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Back?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Back.
What is the hottest month in Back?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the coldest month in Back?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C.
What is the rainiest month in Back?
December is the wettest month with about 153 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Back?
The sea is warmest in August at about 14°C and coolest in March at about 8°C.