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Ullapool
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Scotland, United Kingdom

Ullapool

Ullapool is a village in Scotland, United Kingdom, close to the sea. It has a population of about 1,520 (2016). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now7°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population1,520
Local time23:11
57.90° N, 5.16° WElevation 16 mUTC+1 · British Summer Time
Postal codeIV26
The year in Ullapoolweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec28October
October: high / low12° / 6°
Rain this month204mm
Sea this month12°
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Ullapool at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month18°C

Average high in July

Coolest month1°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

104 mm of rain

Driest monthMay

97 mm of rain

Warmest sea13°C

August

Monuments nearby1+

within 0.2 km

Weather in Ullapool

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

14-day forecast
7°C

Rain · wind 26 km/h · humidity 89%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct10°6°13.6 mm
Sun25 Oct11°6°25.3 mm
Mon26 Oct16°7°8.7 mm
Tue27 Oct17°7°13.1 mm
Wed28 Oct12°7°10 mm
Thu29 Oct15°9°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct12°8°5.9 mm
Sat31 Oct12°7°6.8 mm
Sun1 Nov13°8°5.9 mm
Mon2 Nov13°8°0.5 mm

When to go to Ullapool

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score141515264452575746281514
High7°7°9°12°15°17°18°18°16°12°9°7°
Low1°1°2°4°6°9°11°11°9°6°3°1°
Rain (mm)2261761771079798104130176204216194
Wet days232020182021252421222323
Sea9°8°8°8°9°11°13°13°13°12°11°10°

What's on in Ullapool

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

Monuments and museums in Ullapool

All monuments

Outdoors around Ullapool

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
Broomfield Holiday ParkCamp sites
0.5 km
Ullapool Sea FrontViewpoints
0.7 km
Ullapool Golf ClubGolf courses
0.9 km
Ardmair Point Touring ParkCamp sites
4.6 km
Shenavall BothyMountain huts
15 km

Nature around Ullapool

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.

The sky over Ullapool

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Ullapool

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

Earthquakes

Tropical storms · Ullapool

Tropical storm archive

Fossil sites near this town

Fossil sites: 1 · 1 km

Fossils in the United Kingdom
Cambrian · 1

Formations around the town

Towns and villages around Ullapool

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

Ullapool from above

Postal code

IV26

Getting to Ullapool

Inverness AirportINV
77 km
Stornoway AirportSYY
77 km
Wick John O'Groats AirportWIC
136 km
Ullapool Ferry TerminalStornoway Ferry Terminal
0.5 km
Scoraig Ferry LandingBadluarach Ferry Landing
13 km

Places near Ullapool

Places with a climate like Ullapool

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Ullapool?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Ullapool.
What is the hottest month in Ullapool?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the coldest month in Ullapool?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Ullapool?
July is the wettest month with about 104 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Ullapool?
The sea is warmest in August at about 13°C and coolest in March at about 8°C.
What is the postal code of Ullapool?
The postal code of Ullapool is IV26.