Dunfermline Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
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 maximum day and minimum 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, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 2°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
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
The average number of days each month with precipitation
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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 5°C in March to 13°C in July.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 84%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 75%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed varies between 4 m/s and 5 m/s throughout the year. It is lowest in February, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November and highest during January, March and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
clear and no rain broken clouds and no rain overcast and no rainForecast for Dunfermline
6 m/s
5 m/s
7 m/s
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Dunfermline 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 December with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 94 mm of rainfall.
April is the driest month with 66 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 193 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.
