Durness Climate by Month
Temperatures in Durness experience a moderate degree of variance through the seasons.
Days can be mild, while the cooler months tend
to be cold.
It also experiences much rainfall throughout the year.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
In Durness, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Average daytime temperatures reach a moderate 16°C in August. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 8°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 4°C during this month.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Durness has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1486 mm of rainfall per year. Durness experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 163 mm in December, the wettest month, and 85 mm in May, the driest month.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
Durness can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 6.5 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.0 hours of sunlight per day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
The best time of year to visit Durness in the United Kingdom
Other facts from our historical weather data:Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in January, October, November and December.
August has an average maximum temperature of 16°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 163 mm of rainfall.
May is the driest month with 85 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 195 hours of sunshine.
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