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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 16 June 2026 by the Metro Report weather desk. Data from national met services via Open-Meteo.

20°C
Partly cloudySaltcoatsFeels like 18° · Wind 22 km/h · Humidity 64%
UV 4 ModerateSunrise 05:00Sunset 21:49
Today☁️21°12°💧0%
Sun☁️20°12°💧0%
Mon☁️20°14°💧0%
Tue☁️20°11°💧0%
Wed🌦️20°13°💧2%
Thu☁️19°13°💧6%
Fri🌦️17°15°💧31%

Live data from Open-Meteo · updates automatically ·

For Saltcoats, the live forecast above shows the current conditions and the outlook for the coming hours. This North Ayrshire coastal town, sitting on the Firth of Clyde between Ardrossan and Stevenston, typically sees a maritime influence that keeps temperatures moderate year-round.

What is the weather like in Saltcoats this week?

The live forecast above gives the most accurate picture for the next few days. As a rule, Saltcoats often experiences breezy conditions off the Irish Sea, with cloud building from the west. When high pressure settles, expect clearer spells, particularly towards the inland side near Kilwinning. For a longer view, check the 10 day weather forecast UK for broader trends.

How does the coastal location affect the forecast?

Being on the Clyde coast, Saltcoats can be a few degrees milder than inland Ayrshire in winter, but also more prone to haar (sea fog) in spring and early summer. The prevailing south-westerlies bring most rain from the Atlantic, though the town often catches a break when showers pass to the north or south. For comparison, see the Glasgow weather page to see how the city differs from the coast.

LocationNorth Ayrshire, west coast of Scotland
Nearest coastFirth of Clyde (0.5 miles west)
Typical winter low2–4°C (often milder than inland)
Typical summer high16–19°C
Is the met office weather saltcoats forecast the same as the BBC one?

The Met Office provides data to the BBC, so forecasts are broadly similar. However, the Met Office site may offer more detailed coastal wind and tide data, while the BBC app is often simpler for quick checks on the go.

Where can I find weather in saltcoats 10 days ahead?

For a ten-day outlook, use the live forecast above or visit the Met Office website. Longer-range forecasts become less reliable after day 7, so treat the weather in saltcoats 10 days forecast as a general trend rather than a precise prediction.

What does bbc weather saltcoats 14 days show?

The bbc weather saltcoats 14 days forecast is a modelled outlook covering two weeks. Beyond the first week, accuracy drops, but it can still indicate whether settled or unsettled conditions are expected for the second week.

For regional comparisons, see the UK weather hub or check conditions in other west coast towns like Liverpool weather. For those planning ahead, the bbc weather saltcoats 7 days forecast in the live panel above is the most reliable short-term guide.