Dumfries Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Dumfries, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 20°C (68°F) in July to a chilly 8°C (46°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 12°C (54°F) in July to around 2°C (36°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Dumfries experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1212 mm (48 in) of precipitation annually. Precipitation levels in Dumfries remain relatively steady throughout the year. December has the most rain, with 120 mm (4.7 in) over 19 days. In the driest month April, this drops slightly to 81 mm (3.2 in), making the city's climate fairly predictable. For more details, please visit our Dumfries Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

For those who appreciate different seasons, Dumfries serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 1.3 hours of daily sunlight.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 90%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 70%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year