- Nearest airport
- Oban (OBN), 28 mi
- Main hub
- Glasgow (GLA), 68 mi
- Time zone
- United Kingdom Time (UTC+0, UTC+1 with daylight saving)
Guided tours in Scottish Highlands
Brendan Vacations
Best of Scotland - Signature
Scotland
From $2,150
per person
Next departure Nov 22, 2026
Contiki
Best of England & Scotland - Classic
England, Scotland
From $1,706
per person
Next departure Nov 11, 2026
Contiki
Best of Great Britain & Ireland - Classic
England, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland
From $2,925
per person
Next departure Nov 11, 2026
Contiki
Best of Scotland & Ireland - Classic
Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland
From $2,175
per person
Next departure Nov 16, 2026
Cheapest months for Scottish Highlands
May 2027 is the lowest, from $1,526 per personMajestic Scotland
- Nov 2026$1,706
- Dec 2026$1,845
- Jan 2027$1,795
- Feb 2027$1,725
- Mar 2027$1,735
- Apr 2027$1,550
- May 2027$1,526
- Jun 2027$1,526
- Jul 2027$1,526
- Aug 2027$1,625
- Sep 2027$1,775
- Oct 2027$1,750
Lowest price of a tour leaving that month, per person, twin share.
When to go to Scottish Highlands
Warmest in July, with an average high of 63°F. Coolest in December, with an average low of 31°F. Most rain in January, about 9.3 inches.Averages around Scottish Highlands
Average high and low
- Jan42°32° high 42, low 32 degrees Fahrenheit
- Feb43°32° high 43, low 32 degrees Fahrenheit
- Mar46°33° high 46, low 33 degrees Fahrenheit
- Apr51°36° high 51, low 36 degrees Fahrenheit
- May57°40° high 57, low 40 degrees Fahrenheit
- Jun61°45° high 61, low 45 degrees Fahrenheit
- Jul63°49° high 63, low 49 degrees Fahrenheit
- Aug62°47° high 62, low 47 degrees Fahrenheit
- Sep59°44° high 59, low 44 degrees Fahrenheit
- Oct52°40° high 52, low 40 degrees Fahrenheit
- Nov46°36° high 46, low 36 degrees Fahrenheit
- Dec42°31° high 42, low 31 degrees Fahrenheit
Rain in the month
- Jan9.3in inches of rain
- Feb7.0in inches of rain
- Mar5.8in inches of rain
- Apr4.0in inches of rain
- May3.6in inches of rain
- Jun3.2in inches of rain
- Jul3.4in inches of rain
- Aug4.0in inches of rain
- Sep4.5in inches of rain
- Oct7.1in inches of rain
- Nov7.5in inches of rain
- Dec9.0in inches of rain
Climate: NOAA station records, Tulloch Bridge, 1991-2020 averages
Sample itineraries in Scottish Highlands
3 days in Scottish Highlands on a Trafalgar tour
Day 8 On to Fort William and the Scottish Highlands
Day 9 Discover the Isle of Skye
Day 10 Journey to Enchanting Edinburgh
2 days in Scottish Highlands on a Contiki tour
Best of England & Scotland - Classic, 11 days
Day 8 Edinburgh to Scottish Highlands
Day 9 Scottish Highlands to Glasgow via Loch Ness and Dundreggan
3 days in Scottish Highlands on a Brendan Vacations tour
Britain and Ireland Panorama - Signature, 19 days
Day 6 Venture into the Scottish Highlands
Day 7 Explore the Isle of Skye
Day 8 Onwards to Loch Lomond and Glasgow’s Rich Legacy
Questions about Scottish Highlands
What is the cheapest month for a tour of Scottish Highlands?
May 2027 has the lowest current price for a guided tour of Scottish Highlands, from $1,526 per person, twin share.
How warm is Scottish Highlands in July?
In July the average high around Scottish Highlands is 63°F and the average low is 49°F, with about 3.4 inches of rain in the month.
How warm is Scottish Highlands in January?
In January the average high around Scottish Highlands is 42°F and the average low is 32°F, with about 9.3 inches of rain in the month.
Which month has the most rain in Scottish Highlands?
January, with about 9.3 inches around Scottish Highlands. The driest month is June, with about 3.2 inches.
What is the nearest airport to Scottish Highlands?
Oban Airport (OBN) in North Connel, about 28 miles away in a straight line. The main airport people fly into is Glasgow Airport (GLA), about 68 miles away.
What time zone is Scottish Highlands in?
At Scottish Highlands the time is United Kingdom Time (UTC+0, UTC+1 with daylight saving).
