White Christmas

Will it be a White Christmas in Banchory?

Snow odds for Banchory, Scotland, on Christmas Day 2026.

The historical picture

Over the 34 years from 1991–2024, Banchory has had a white Christmas about 3 years in 10: 11 of 34 years saw snow fall on Christmas Eve or Day. The most recent was 2023.

31%

White Christmas

26%

Snow on the Day

15%

Snow on the Eve

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White Christmas No snow

About Banchory

Elevation

60 m

Region

Scotland

Model

1 km, in-house

Higher and more northerly places tend to score better, and Banchory sits at 60 m.

Nearby places

Frequently asked questions

Will it snow in Banchory this Christmas?
The current estimate is a 31% chance of a white Christmas in Banchory in 2026. This far out the number comes from our climate model; it sharpens on its own as the live forecast comes into range, within about a month of Christmas.
How often does Banchory have a white Christmas?
Over 1991–2024, snow fell on Christmas Eve or Day in Banchory about 3 years in 10 (11 of 34 years).
When did Banchory last have a white Christmas?
The most recent white Christmas in Banchory in our 1991–2024 records was 2023.