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Dundee Climate by Month

The climate in Dundee is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from pleasant during the warmest months to cold in the cooler months. It receives mid-range precipitation levels. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average day and night temperature

In Dundee, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 20°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 8°C during cooler months like December. At night, temperatures typically average around 2°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

On average, Dundee receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 915 mm. Year-round, Dundee has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, October, with 94 mm, and the driest month, April, with 63 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 Dundee. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.4 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.5 hours of sunlight per day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The best time of year to visit Dundee in Scotland

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Dundee?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 20°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Dundee?
    The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Dundee?
    October tops the wettest month list with 94 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Dundee?
    April is the driest month with 63 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Dundee?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 193 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Dundee

    Thu   Dec 12
    2°C | -3°C
    W 4 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain

    Fri   Dec 13
    3°C | 1°C
    W 7 km/h
    0.4 mm
    overcast and  chance of slight rain

    overcast and chance of slight rain

    Sat   Dec 14
    6°C | 0°C
    W 11 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain