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Dores Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Dores experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from pleasant days to cold weather. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Dores is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 18°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 6°C during cooler months like February.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 1°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Dores has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1114 mm of rain/snowfall per year. Year-round, Dores has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, January, with 113 mm, and the driest month, April, with 79 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 Dores. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 5.9 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 0.9 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Inverness, the United Kingdom (12 KM, 7 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Inverness, the United Kingdom (12 KM, 7 Miles).

Forecast for Dores

Sat   Jan 11
-2°C | -9°C
S 1 m/s
0.1 mm
partly cloudy and small chance of slight snow

partly cloudy and small chance of slight snow

Sun   Jan 12
8°C | -3°C
S 6 m/s
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

Mon   Jan 13
12°C | 7°C
SW 8 m/s
1.9 mm
overcast and rain

overcast and rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

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

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Dores?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 18°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Dores?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 6°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Dores?
    January tops the wettest month list with 113 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Dores?
    April is the driest month with 79 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Dores?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 178 hours of sunshine.

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