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Dunfermline Climate by Month

The temperature in Dunfermline can vary quite a bit throughout the year. Temperatures can be pleasant during the warmest months, and cold during the cooler months. It receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

Visitors to Dunfermline can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a pleasant 20°C in July. In December, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 8°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 2°C during this month.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Dunfermline experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 961 mm yearly. Despite minor fluctuations, Dunfermline enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In October, you can expect around 94 mm of precipitation, while in April, Dunfermline receives about 66 mm.

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

Sunshine over the year

Dunfermline 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 (14 KM, 9 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Edinburgh, Scotland (14 KM, 9 Miles).

Average water temperature

The mean water temperature over the year in Dunfermline ranges from 5°C in March to 13°C in July.

Water temperature over the year

Data from: Edinburgh, Scotland (14 KM, 9 Miles).

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

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Dunfermline?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 20°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Dunfermline?
    The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Dunfermline?
    October tops the wettest month list with 94 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Dunfermline?
    April is the driest month with 66 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Dunfermline?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 193 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Dunfermline

    Sun   Dec 15
    13°C | 10°C
    W 36 km/h
    0.7 mm
    broken clouds and slight rain

    broken clouds and slight rain

    Mon   Dec 16
    12°C | 10°C
    SW 32 km/h
    1.4 mm
    overcast and rain

    overcast and rain

    Tue   Dec 17
    14°C | 8°C
    S 29 km/h
    3.9 mm
    overcast and rain

    overcast and rain