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Inverkeithing Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Inverkeithing experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from pleasant days to cold weather. It receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Inverkeithing is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. 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, Inverkeithing receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 933 mm annually. Despite minor fluctuations, Inverkeithing enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In October, you can expect around 91 mm of precipitation, while in April, Inverkeithing receives about 65 mm.

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

Sunshine over the year

Inverkeithing 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

Data from: Edinburgh, Scotland (9 KM, 5 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Edinburgh, Scotland (9 KM, 5 Miles).

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

Data from: Edinburgh, Scotland (9 KM, 5 Miles).

Forecast for Inverkeithing

Wed   Jan 15
12°C | 6°C
SW 6 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Thu   Jan 16
10°C | 5°C
SW 5 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Fri   Jan 17
11°C | 7°C
SW 7 m/s
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

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

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Inverkeithing?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 20°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Inverkeithing?
    The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Inverkeithing?
    October tops the wettest month list with 91 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Inverkeithing?
    April is the driest month with 65 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Inverkeithing?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 193 hours of sunshine.

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