When is the best time to go to Dunbar

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Dunbar 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

Dunbar January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
5°C 68mm 1.9hrs 9.2hrs 8°C

Cool and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Dunbar during the month of January

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

January is in the winter in Dunbar 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 Dunbar with around 68mm 2.7 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 1.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Dunbar weather in January »

February

Dunbar February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
5°C 46mm 2.8hrs 10.9hrs 7°C

February in Dunbar is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being 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 Dunbar.

February is in the winter in Dunbar 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 (32°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Dunbar with around 46mm 1.8 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 2.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Dunbar weather in February »

March

Dunbar March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
7°C 60mm 3.8hrs 13hrs 7°C

The weather in March in Dunbar 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 Dunbar.

March is in the spring in Dunbar 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 Dunbar with around 60mm 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 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Dunbar weather in March »

April

Dunbar April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
9°C 50mm 5.2hrs 15.5hrs 7°C

Dunbar's weather in April is typically cool 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 an okay time to visit Dunbar.

April is in the spring in Dunbar 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 Dunbar with around 50mm 2 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 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Dunbar weather in April »

May

Dunbar May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
12°C 61mm 6.2hrs 17.9hrs 9°C

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

May is in the spring in Dunbar 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 (42°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Dunbar 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 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Dunbar weather in May »

June

Dunbar June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
14°C 56mm 6.7hrs 9.2hrs 11°C

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

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

June is in the summer in Dunbar 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 Dunbar with around 56mm 2.2 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 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Dunbar weather in June »

July

Dunbar July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
16°C 62mm 6.1hrs 10.9hrs 13°C

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

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

July is in the summer in Dunbar 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 Dunbar with around 62mm 2.5 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 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Dunbar weather in July »

August

Dunbar August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
16°C 77mm 5.6hrs 13hrs 14°C

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

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

August is in the summer in Dunbar 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 Dunbar with around 77mm 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 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Dunbar weather in August »

September

Dunbar September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
14°C 70mm 4.4hrs 15.5hrs 13°C

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

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Dunbar 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 Dunbar with around 70mm 2.7 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 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Dunbar weather in September »

October

Dunbar October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
11°C 72mm 3.3hrs 17.9hrs 12°C

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Dunbar 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 Dunbar with around 72mm 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 3.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Dunbar weather in October »

November

Dunbar November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
7°C 72mm 2.6hrs 9.2hrs 10°C

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

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Dunbar and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (47°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Dunbar with around 72mm 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 2.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Dunbar weather in November »

December

Dunbar December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
6°C 66mm 1.7hrs 10.9hrs 9°C

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

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

December is in the winter in Dunbar 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 Dunbar with around 66mm 2.6 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 1.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Dunbar weather in December »

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Dunbar weather stats

Dunbar weather statistics
Hottest month: July 17.5°C 63.5°F
Driest month: February 46mm 1.8ins
Sunniest month: May 6.2hrs
Coldest month: February 5.4°C 41.7°F
Wettest month: August 77mm 3ins
Warmest sea: August 14.1°C 57.4°F
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