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Dunbar Climate by Month

The weather in Dunbar sees moderate temperature fluctuations over the course of a year. Temperatures can be mild at the high end to roughly cold at the low end. It receives a reasonable amount of rainfall. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

The weather in Dunbar changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Average daytime temperatures reach a moderate 17°C in August. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 8°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 4°C during this month.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

On average, Dunbar receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 881 mm. Despite minor fluctuations, Dunbar enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In October, you can expect around 92 mm of precipitation, while in April, Dunbar receives about 57 mm.

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

Sunshine over the year

Dunbar can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 6.4 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.6 hours of sunlight per day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Edinburgh, Scotland (52 KM, 32 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Edinburgh, Scotland (52 KM, 32 Miles).

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

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Dunbar?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 17°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Dunbar?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Dunbar?
    October tops the wettest month list with 92 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Dunbar?
    April is the driest month with 57 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Dunbar?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 193 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Dunbar

    Sat   Dec 14
    10°C | 3°C
    W 25 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain

    Sun   Dec 15
    13°C | 9°C
    W 47 km/h
    0.3 mm
    overcast and slight rain

    overcast and slight rain

    Mon   Dec 16
    12°C | 9°C
    SW 40 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain