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Dundee Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The weather in Dundee sees moderate temperature fluctuations over the course of a year. Temperatures can be warm at the high end to roughly pleasant at the low end. It receives mid-range precipitation levels. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The weather in Dundee changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C in January, the warmest time of the year, to a pleasant 21°C during cooler months like July.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 5°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

On average, Dundee receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 899 mm. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, December receives high rainfall, averaging 149 mm of precipitation, recorded across 14 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, June brings less rainfall, with 12 mm over 2 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Dundee Precipitation page.

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

Sunshine over the year

While the amount of sunshine in Dundee varies throughout the year, all seasons offer their own charm. Enjoy up to 10.3 hours of daily sun in August, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in June, with about 8.0 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Newcastle, South Africa (53 KM, 33 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Newcastle, South Africa (53 KM, 33 Miles).

Forecast for Dundee

Wed   Jan 15
31°C | 13°C
E 5 m/s
21 mm
partly cloudy and thunder

partly cloudy and thunder

Thu   Jan 16
21°C | 12°C
E 4 m/s
1.3 mm
overcast and  chance of slight rain

overcast and chance of slight rain

Fri   Jan 17
25°C | 14°C
E 4 m/s
0.5 mm
broken clouds and slight rain

broken clouds and slight rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Dundee in South Africa

During the months of April, May, June, July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Does Dundee have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of May, June and July are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Dundee?
    January has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Dundee?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 21°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Dundee?
    December tops the wettest month list with 149 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Dundee?
    June is the driest month with 12 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Dundee?
    August is the sunniest month with an average of 308 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.