When is the best time to go to Dunfermline

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Dunfermline 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

Dunfermline January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 83mm 1.6hrs 9.2hrs

The weather in January in Dunfermline is characteristically cool and a little damp.

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

January is in the winter in Dunfermline 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 Dunfermline with around 83mm 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 1.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Dunfermline weather in January »

February

Dunfermline February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 60mm 2.7hrs 10.9hrs

February in Dunfermline 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 Dunfermline.

February is in the winter in Dunfermline 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 Dunfermline with around 60mm 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 2.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Dunfermline weather in February »

March

Dunfermline March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 70mm 3.6hrs 13hrs

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

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

March is in the spring in Dunfermline 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 Dunfermline with around 70mm 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 3.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Dunfermline weather in March »

April

Dunfermline April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 50mm 5.1hrs 15.5hrs

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

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

April is in the spring in Dunfermline 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 (37°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Dunfermline 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 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Dunfermline weather in April »

May

Dunfermline May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 62mm 6hrs 17.9hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Dunfermline 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 Dunfermline.

May is in the spring in Dunfermline and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Dunfermline 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 6 hours of sunshine per day.

Dunfermline weather in May »

June

Dunfermline June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 62mm 6.3hrs 9.2hrs

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

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

June is in the summer in Dunfermline and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Dunfermline with around 62mm 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 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Dunfermline weather in June »

July

Dunfermline July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 67mm 5.9hrs 10.9hrs

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

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

July is in the summer in Dunfermline and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Dunfermline with around 67mm 2.7 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 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Dunfermline weather in July »

August

Dunfermline August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 78mm 5.4hrs 13hrs

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

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

August is in the summer in Dunfermline 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 Dunfermline with around 78mm 3.1 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 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Dunfermline weather in August »

September

Dunfermline September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 84mm 4.1hrs 15.5hrs

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

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Dunfermline and is typically the 4th warmest 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 September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Dunfermline with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 4.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Dunfermline weather in September »

October

Dunfermline October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 85mm 3.1hrs 17.9hrs

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

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 Dunfermline.

October is in the fall / autumn in Dunfermline 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 (42°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Dunfermline with around 85mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 3.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Dunfermline weather in October »

November

Dunfermline November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 87mm 2.3hrs 9.2hrs

November in Dunfermline 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 Dunfermline for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Dunfermline 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 (35°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Dunfermline with around 87mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 2.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Dunfermline weather in November »

December

Dunfermline December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 82mm 1.4hrs 10.9hrs

December in Dunfermline 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 Dunfermline for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Dunfermline 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 Dunfermline with around 82mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 1.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Dunfermline weather in December »

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Dunfermline weather stats

Dunfermline weather statistics
Hottest month: July 18°C 64.4°F
Driest month: April 50mm 2ins
Sunniest month: May 6hrs
Coldest month: January 5.2°C 41.4°F
Wettest month: November 87mm 3.4ins
Warmest sea: August 13.9°C 57°F
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