When is the best time to go to Dornoch

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Dornoch, 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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Dornoch weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Dornoch 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

Dornoch January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 84mm 1.4hrs 8.9hrs

January is a a little damp month in Dornoch and the temperature is generally cool.

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

January is in the winter in Dornoch 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 (32°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Dornoch with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Dornoch weather in January »

February

Dornoch February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 61mm 3hrs 10.8hrs

February in Dornoch 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 Dornoch.

February is in the winter in Dornoch and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (42°F), whilst at night -1°C (31°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Dornoch 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 3 hours of sunshine per day.

Dornoch weather in February »

March

Dornoch March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 75mm 3.6hrs 13hrs

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

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

March is in the spring in Dornoch and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Dornoch with around 75mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Dornoch weather in March »

April

Dornoch April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 50mm 4.9hrs 15.7hrs

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

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

April is in the spring in Dornoch and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Dornoch with around 50mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Dornoch weather in April »

May

Dornoch May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 56mm 5.7hrs 18.4hrs

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

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

May is in the spring in Dornoch and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Dornoch with around 56mm 2.2 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 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Dornoch weather in May »

June

Dornoch June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 61mm 5.7hrs 8.9hrs

Dornoch's weather in June is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

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

June is in the summer in Dornoch and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Dornoch with around 61mm 2.4 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 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Dornoch weather in June »

July

Dornoch July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 63mm 5hrs 10.8hrs

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

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

July is in the summer in Dornoch and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Dornoch with around 63mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.

Dornoch weather in July »

August

Dornoch August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 78mm 4.7hrs 13hrs

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

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

August is in the summer in Dornoch and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Dornoch with around 78mm 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 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Dornoch weather in August »

September

Dornoch September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 82mm 3.8hrs 15.7hrs

Dornoch's weather in September is typically mild and a little damp in nature.

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 Dornoch.

September is in the fall / autumn in Dornoch and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (58°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Dornoch with around 82mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Dornoch weather in September »

October

Dornoch October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 91mm 2.9hrs 18.4hrs

October is a a little damp month in Dornoch and the temperature is generally cool.

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Dornoch and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Dornoch with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Dornoch weather in October »

November

Dornoch November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 100mm 1.8hrs 8.9hrs

The climate in Dornoch during November can be summarized as cool and damp.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Dornoch and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Dornoch with around 100mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Dornoch weather in November »

December

Dornoch December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 91mm 1.2hrs 10.8hrs

December in Dornoch is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.

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

December is in the winter in Dornoch 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 (33°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Dornoch with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Dornoch weather in December »

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Dornoch weather stats

Dornoch weather statistics
Hottest month: July 16.7°C 62.1°F
Driest month: April 50mm 2ins
Sunniest month: April 4.9hrs
Coldest month: January 5.3°C 41.5°F
Wettest month: November 100mm 3.9ins
Warmest sea: August 13.8°C 56.8°F
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