Rum, Scotland, United Kingdom: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Rum, Scotland, United Kingdom? If you're planning to go to Rum, I've got some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Rum, Scotland, United Kingdom

Based on the climate and weather in Rum, the best time to go is June. See below for details.

Important essentials for Rum, Scotland, United Kingdom

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Rum, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • Travel insurance

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  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is a good TSA-friendly choice.


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards can wear out. An unreadable vaccination card can cause severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps stop that.


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of protection you can have.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks don't exist for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).

General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Rum, Scotland, United Kingdom by month

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January

January for Rum is brisk and very rainy. Temperatures average in the 40s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains about two thirds of the time.

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February

Traveling to Rum in February, you will notice that it is cold and very rainy. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the 40s F (single digits C).

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March

In March, Rum is pretty cool and very rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the high 40s F (single digits C) range. At night, lows are in the high 30s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for Rum, with more than half of the days of the month having rain.

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April

April here is pretty cool and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the low 50s F (low 10s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

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May

May in Rum can be chilly and somewhat rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 40s F (single digits C). It tends to rain about half of the time.

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June

If you vacation in Rum during June, you are likely to find that it is relatively cool and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 60s F (mid 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 40s F (single digits C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time.

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July

If you vacation in Rum during July, you are likely to find that it can be chilly and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 60s F (high 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 50s F (low 10s C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time.

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August

In August, Rum is chilly and very rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 60s F (high 10s C) range. At night, lows are in the low 50s F (low 10s C). This is also a rainy time for Rum, with more than half of the days of the month having rain.

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September

September in Rum can be chilly and very rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 40s F (single digits C). It tends to rain about half of the time.

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October

If you are traveling to Rum in October, you will notice that it can be brisk and very rainy. Expect it to rain about two thirds of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the 50s F (low 10s C).

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November

Traveling to Rum in November, you will notice that it is pretty cool and very rainy. Expect it to rain about two thirds of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the high 40s F (single digits C).

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December

In December, Rum can be very chilly and very rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the 40s F (single digits C) range. At night, lows are in the 30s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for Rum, with more than half of the days of the month having rain.

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Activities for Rum, Scotland, United Kingdom

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Rum.

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