Dunvegan Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Dunvegan experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Average daytime temperatures reach a moderate 17°C (63°F) in August. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 9°C (48°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 12°C (54°F) in August to 5°C (41°F) in February.

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Temperature ranges by month

Dunvegan has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1616 mm (64 in) of rainfall per year. Dunvegan experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 176 mm (6.9 in) in January, the wettest month, and 89 mm (3.5 in) in May, the driest month. For more details, please visit our Dunvegan Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Dunvegan can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 6.6 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.1 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine