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Burntisland Climate by Month

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 day and night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from pleasant to chilly in Burntisland. Average 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 average around 2°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

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

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.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Edinburgh, Scotland (14 KM, 8 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Edinburgh, Scotland (14 KM, 8 Miles).

Average water temperature

The mean water temperature over the year in Burntisland ranges from 5°C in March to 13°C in July.

Water temperature over the year

Data from: Edinburgh, Scotland (14 KM, 8 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Burntisland in the United Kingdom

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Burntisland?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 20°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Burntisland?
    The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Burntisland?
    October tops the wettest month list with 87 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Burntisland?
    April is the driest month with 62 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Burntisland?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 193 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Burntisland

    Sun   Dec 15
    13°C | 10°C
    W 43 km/h
    0.6 mm
    overcast and slight rain

    overcast and slight rain

    Mon   Dec 16
    12°C | 9°C
    SW 32 km/h
    0.7 mm
    overcast and  chance of slight rain

    overcast and chance of slight rain

    Tue   Dec 17
    14°C | 8°C
    S 22 km/h
    10 mm
    overcast and heavy rain

    overcast and heavy rain