When is the best time to go to Forfar

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Forfar 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

Forfar January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 87mm 2.1hrs 9.1hrs

Forfar's weather in January is typically cool and a little damp in nature.

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

January is in the winter in Forfar and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (41°F), whilst at night 0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Forfar with around 87mm 3.4 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 2.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Forfar February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 59mm 3hrs 10.9hrs

February in Forfar 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 Forfar.

February is in the winter in Forfar 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 Forfar with around 59mm 2.3 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

Forfar March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 63mm 4hrs 13hrs

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

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

March is in the spring in Forfar 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 Forfar with around 63mm 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 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Forfar April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 51mm 5.5hrs 15.6hrs

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

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

April is in the spring in Forfar and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (51°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Forfar with around 51mm 2 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.

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May

Forfar May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 64mm 6.2hrs 18hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Forfar 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 Forfar.

May is in the spring in Forfar and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Forfar with around 64mm 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 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Forfar June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 58mm 6.7hrs 9.1hrs

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

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

June is in the summer in Forfar 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 Forfar with around 58mm 2.3 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 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Forfar July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 61mm 6.1hrs 10.9hrs

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

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

July is in the summer in Forfar 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 Forfar with around 61mm 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 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Forfar August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 74mm 5.6hrs 13hrs

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

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

August is in the summer in Forfar 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 Forfar with around 74mm 2.9 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 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Forfar weather in August »

September

Forfar September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 75mm 4.4hrs 15.6hrs

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

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Forfar 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 Forfar with around 75mm 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 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Forfar October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 78mm 3.4hrs 18hrs

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

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 Forfar.

October is in the fall / autumn in Forfar 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 Forfar with around 78mm 3.1 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 3.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Forfar November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 70mm 2.7hrs 9.1hrs

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

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Forfar 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 Forfar 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 2.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Forfar December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 74mm 1.8hrs 10.9hrs

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

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

December is in the winter in Forfar 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 Forfar with around 74mm 2.9 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 1.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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Forfar weather stats

Forfar weather statistics
Hottest month: July 17.9°C 64.2°F
Driest month: April 51mm 2ins
Sunniest month: April 5.5hrs
Coldest month: January 5.1°C 41.2°F
Wettest month: January 87mm 3.4ins
Warmest sea: August 14.1°C 57.4°F
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