Burntisland Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Burntisland can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from pleasant
to cold.
It receives mid-range precipitation levels.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from pleasant to chilly in Burntisland. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 20°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 8°C during cooler months like December.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 2°C during these months.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Burntisland has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 895 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Year-round, Burntisland has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, October, with 87 mm, and the driest month, April, with 62 mm, is minimal.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Burntisland. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.4 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.6 hours of sunlight per day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 5°C in March to 13°C in July.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 84%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 75%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 4 m/s to 5 m/s. It is lower in February, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November and higher in January, March and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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5 m/s
5 m/s
4 m/s
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Burntisland in the United Kingdom
Other facts from our historical weather data:July has an average maximum temperature of 20°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 87 mm of rainfall.
April is the driest month with 62 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 193 hours of sunshine.
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