When is the best time to go to Dundee

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Dundee 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

Dundee January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 69mm 2.2hrs 9.1hrs

The climate in Dundee during January can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

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

January is in the winter in Dundee and is typically the coldest 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 January is the driest month of the year in Dundee with around 69mm 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 2.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Dundee February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 46mm 3hrs 10.9hrs

February in Dundee 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 Dundee.

February is in the winter in Dundee and is typically the 2nd coldest 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 February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Dundee with around 46mm 1.8 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 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Dundee March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 50mm 4hrs 13hrs

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

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 Dundee.

March is in the spring in Dundee and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (47°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Dundee with around 50mm 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 4 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Dundee April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 44mm 5.5hrs 15.5hrs

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

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

April is in the spring in Dundee and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (51°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Dundee with around 44mm 1.7 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 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Dundee weather in April »

May

Dundee May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 54mm 6.4hrs 18hrs

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

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

May is in the spring in Dundee and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Dundee with around 54mm 2.1 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 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Dundee June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 52mm 6.9hrs 9.1hrs

June is a reasonably dry month in Dundee and the temperature is generally mild.

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

June is in the summer in Dundee and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Dundee with around 52mm 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 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Dundee weather in June »

July

Dundee July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 54mm 6.2hrs 10.9hrs

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

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

July is in the summer in Dundee and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Dundee with around 54mm 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 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Dundee weather in July »

August

Dundee August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 63mm 5.7hrs 13hrs

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

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

August is in the summer in Dundee and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Dundee with around 63mm 2.5 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.

Dundee weather in August »

September

Dundee September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 65mm 4.5hrs 15.5hrs

Dundee'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 Dundee.

September is in the fall / autumn in Dundee and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Dundee with around 65mm 2.5 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.

Dundee weather in September »

October

Dundee October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 64mm 3.5hrs 18hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Dundee 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 Dundee.

October is in the fall / autumn in Dundee and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 6°C (44°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Dundee with around 64mm 2.5 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.

Dundee weather in October »

November

Dundee November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 59mm 2.9hrs 9.1hrs

The climate in Dundee during November can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

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 Dundee.

November is in the fall / autumn in Dundee and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (47°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Dundee with around 59mm 2.3 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 2.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Dundee weather in November »

December

Dundee December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 62mm 1.9hrs 10.9hrs

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

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

December is in the winter in Dundee and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Dundee with around 62mm 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 1.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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Dundee weather stats

Dundee weather statistics
Hottest month: July 18.4°C 65.1°F
Driest month: April 44mm 1.7ins
Sunniest month: April 5.5hrs
Coldest month: January 5.7°C 42.3°F
Wettest month: January 69mm 2.7ins
Warmest sea: August 14.1°C 57.4°F
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