Dumfries Climate by Month
The climate in Dumfries is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from pleasant during the warmest months
to cold in the cooler months.
It is also known for its large amounts of rain/snowfall.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average day and night temperature
In Dumfries, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 20°C in July to a chilly 8°C in the coolest month, January. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 2°C, particularly during the colder months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Dumfries experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1212 mm of precipitation annually. Precipitation levels in Dumfries remain relatively steady throughout the year. December has the most rain, with 120 mm over 19 days. In April, this drops slightly to 81 mm, making the city's climate fairly predictable.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
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.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Dumfries.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Dumfries 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 January with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 120 mm of rainfall.
April is the driest month with 81 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 161 hours of sunshine.
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