When is the best time to go to Carnoustie

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Carnoustie, United Kingdom. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Carnoustie weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Carnoustie are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Carnoustie January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
5°C 79mm 2.2hrs 9.1hrs 8°C

January is a reasonably dry month in Carnoustie and the temperature is generally cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Carnoustie for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Carnoustie and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (42°F), whilst at night 0°C (33°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Carnoustie with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Carnoustie February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
5°C 53mm 3.1hrs 10.9hrs 7°C

February in Carnoustie is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Carnoustie.

February is in the winter in Carnoustie and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (42°F), whilst at night 0°C (33°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Carnoustie with around 53mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Carnoustie March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
7°C 57mm 4.1hrs 13hrs 7°C

The weather in March in Carnoustie is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Carnoustie.

March is in the spring in Carnoustie and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Carnoustie with around 57mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Carnoustie weather in March »

April

Carnoustie April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
9°C 48mm 5.6hrs 15.5hrs 7°C

Carnoustie's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Carnoustie.

April is in the spring in Carnoustie and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Carnoustie with around 48mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Carnoustie weather in April »

May

Carnoustie May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
12°C 61mm 6.3hrs 18hrs 9°C

May is a reasonably dry month in Carnoustie and the temperature is generally cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Carnoustie.

May is in the spring in Carnoustie and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Carnoustie with around 61mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Carnoustie June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
15°C 54mm 6.8hrs 9.1hrs 11°C

The weather in June in Carnoustie is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Carnoustie, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Carnoustie and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Carnoustie with around 54mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Carnoustie weather in June »

July

Carnoustie July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
16°C 60mm 6.2hrs 10.9hrs 13°C

July in Carnoustie is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Carnoustie, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Carnoustie and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Carnoustie with around 60mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Carnoustie weather in July »

August

Carnoustie August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
16°C 72mm 5.7hrs 13hrs 14°C

The weather in August in Carnoustie is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Carnoustie, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Carnoustie and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Carnoustie with around 72mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Carnoustie weather in August »

September

Carnoustie September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
14°C 70mm 4.5hrs 15.5hrs 13°C

Carnoustie's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Carnoustie.

September is in the fall / autumn in Carnoustie and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (60°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Carnoustie with around 70mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Carnoustie weather in September »

October

Carnoustie October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
11°C 74mm 3.5hrs 18hrs 12°C

October is a reasonably dry month in Carnoustie and the temperature is generally cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Carnoustie.

October is in the fall / autumn in Carnoustie and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Carnoustie with around 74mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Carnoustie weather in October »

November

Carnoustie November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
7°C 65mm 2.8hrs 9.1hrs 10°C

November is a reasonably dry month in Carnoustie and the temperature is generally cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Carnoustie for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Carnoustie and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Carnoustie with around 65mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Carnoustie weather in November »

December

Carnoustie December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
6°C 67mm 2hrs 10.9hrs 9°C

December in Carnoustie is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Carnoustie for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Carnoustie and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Carnoustie with around 67mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2 hours of sunshine per day.

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Carnoustie weather stats

Carnoustie weather statistics
Hottest month: July 17.7°C 63.9°F
Driest month: April 48mm 1.9ins
Sunniest month: April 5.6hrs
Coldest month: January 5.3°C 41.5°F
Wettest month: January 79mm 3.1ins
Warmest sea: August 14.1°C 57.4°F
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