Are There Deserts in Scotland? Climate Facts

No. Scotland has a temperate maritime climate—mild summers, cool winters, abundant rainfall.

• Average annual temperature: ~10°C (50°F)
• Record high: 32.9°C (91.2°F) – August 2003
• Record low: −27.2°C (−16.9°F) – February 1895

Deserts are defined by aridity (<250 mm rain/year). Scotland receives 800–4,000+ mm annually, supporting lush grasslands, forests, and peatlands—not desert ecosystems.