Scotland, United Kingdom
Macduff
Macduff is a village in Scotland, United Kingdom, close to the sea. It has a population of about 3,950 (2016). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now8°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population3,950
Local time08:28
57.67° N, 2.50° WElevation 17 mUTC+0 · Greenwich Mean Time
Postal codeAB44October: high / low13° / 7°
Rain this month107mm
Sea this month12°
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Macduff at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:09 · 16:409 h 31 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon100% · Moonrise 16:00Northern lights tonightUnlikely tonightKp needed: 3.1Next holiday30 NovemberSaint Andrew's DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month18°C
Average high in July
Coolest month2°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJanuary
74 mm of rain
Driest monthApril
56 mm of rain
Warmest sea14°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
within 15 km
Weather in Macduff
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
8°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 23 km/h · humidity 80%
Today26 Oct15°6°6.8 mm
Tue27 Oct16°7°
Wed28 Oct14°8°1.4 mm
Thu29 Oct14°6°
Fri30 Oct13°8°0.9 mm
Sat31 Oct13°7°4.2 mm
Sun1 Nov12°7°
Mon2 Nov11°4°
Tue3 Nov11°7°
When to go to Macduff
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 18 | 18 | 18 | 28 | 43 | 53 | 60 | 60 | 51 | 34 | 18 | 18 |
| High | 7° | 8° | 9° | 11° | 14° | 16° | 18° | 18° | 16° | 13° | 10° | 8° |
| Low | 2° | 2° | 3° | 4° | 6° | 9° | 11° | 11° | 9° | 7° | 4° | 2° |
| Rain (mm) | 74 | 64 | 66 | 56 | 60 | 66 | 71 | 71 | 83 | 107 | 102 | 82 |
| Wet days | 21 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
| Sea | 8° | 7° | 7° | 7° | 9° | 11° | 13° | 14° | 13° | 12° | 10° | 9° |
What's on in Macduff
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Macduff
3 km
Duff HouseBuilt 1995
0.1 km
Macduff Town Hall1.5 km
Tarlair Swimming PoolBuilt 19301.6 km
Banff Castle1.6 km
Town House, 34 Low Street, Banff1.7 km
Banff Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court, Low Street, Banff, Including Boundary Walls and RailingsMuseum1.7 km
Banff Museum
Museum15 km
The Auld Post Office MuseumBuilt 1999Outdoors around Macduff
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Macduff Marine AquariumAquariums
0.4 kmCrovie viewpointViewpoints
0.4 kmDuff House Royal Golf ClubGolf courses
1 kmTurriff Golf ClubGolf courses
1.5 kmBanff Links Caravan ParkCamp sites
1.6 kmHeaditon Caravan ParkCamp sites
3.5 kmNature around Macduff
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of United Kingdom seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Macduff
Earthquakes around Macduff
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Towns and villages around Macduff
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Banff2 kmMontcoffer Crofts3 kmSilverhillocks3.3 kmLongmanhill4.1 kmKeilhill4.8 kmWhitehills4.9 kmLadysbridge5.3 kmKirktown of Alvah6.3 kmBoyndie6.3 kmKing Edward6.7 kmGorrachie7.2 kmGamrie9.2 kmGardenstown9.5 kmDunlugas9.7 kmCrovie10 kmNetherbrae11 kmBlacklaw11 kmOverbrae11 kmCrofts of Brownside11 kmCrudie12 kmPortsoy12 kmPlaidy12 kmMountblairy12 kmCotburn12 kmCrossfields12 kmCrossbrae12 kmCauldwells12 kmBroadmuir13 kmBogton13 kmPennan14 kmCornhill14 kmKirkton14 kmKnowes of Elrick14 kmAberchirder15 kmCairnhill15 kmTurriff15 kmCarnousie15 kmFordyce15 kmTillymauld15 km
Macduff from above
Around Macduff28 places to see, do and reach nearby
River DeveronNature1.2 kmBurn of MyrehouseNature1.6 kmRiver Isla, MorayNature24 kmFedderate ReservoirNature20 kmGlasslaw LochNature15 kmMill ShoreNature14 kmHowdmanNature14 kmThe BriggsNature14 kmBin of CullenMountain22 kmDuff HouseMonument3.0 kmMacduff Town HallMonument0.1 kmTarlair Swimming PoolMonument1.5 kmBanff CastleMonument1.6 kmTown House, 34 Low Street, BanffMonument1.6 kmBanff Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court, Low Street, Banff, Including Boundary Walls and RailingsMonument1.7 kmForglen HouseMonument13 kmOld Harbour, Shorehead, PortsoyMonument12 kmBanff MuseumMuseum1.7 kmThe Auld Post Office MuseumMuseum15 kmPortsoy Salmon BothyMuseum11 kmSession Cottage MuseumMuseum15 kmFordyce Joiner's WorkshopMuseum15 kmCullenPlace19 kmPortsoyPlace12 kmBanffPlace2.0 kmPortknockiePlace22 kmFindochtyPlace24 kmTurriffPlace15 km
Postal code
AB44
Getting to Macduff
Aberdeen International AirportABZ
55 kmInverness AirportINV
94 kmWick John O'Groats AirportWIC
95 kmPlaces near Macduff
Places with a climate like Macduff
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Macduff?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Macduff.
What is the hottest month in Macduff?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the coldest month in Macduff?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Macduff?
January is the wettest month with about 74 mm of precipitation on 21 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Macduff?
The sea is warmest in August at about 14°C and coolest in March at about 7°C.
What is the postal code of Macduff?
The postal code of Macduff is AB44.