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Carnoustie Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Carnoustie varies moderately throughout the year. The temperatures shift from pleasant to cold. It receives a moderate amount of precipitation. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Carnoustie experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. On average, daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 18°C in August to a chilly 8°C in February.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 3°C in February.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Carnoustie has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 924 mm of rainfall annually. The amount of precipitation varies moderately throughout the year. The wettest month, October, sees around 101 mm of rainfall, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of rain now and then. The driest month, April, still receives a respectable 61 mm of rainfall.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

In Carnoustie, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.4 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.5 hours per average day.

Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Dundee, Scotland (16 KM, 10 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Dundee, Scotland (16 KM, 10 Miles).

Forecast for Carnoustie

Thursday
20 Feb
Light rain showers
Light rain showers
12°C
2.4 mm
Friday
21 Feb
Rain
Rain
11°C
4.8 mm
Saturday
22 Feb
Fair
Fair
10°C
0 mm

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

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

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Carnoustie?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 18°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Carnoustie?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Carnoustie?
    October tops the wettest month list with 101 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Carnoustie?
    April is the driest month with 61 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Carnoustie?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 193 hours of sunshine.

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