Kirkcaldy Climate by Month
Kirkcaldy experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from pleasant days
to cold weather.
It receives mid-range precipitation levels.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average day and night temperature
The climate in Kirkcaldy is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 20°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 8°C during cooler months like January. At night, temperatures typically average around 3°C during these months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Kirkcaldy receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 899 mm annually. Year-round, Kirkcaldy has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, October, with 89 mm, and the driest month, April, with 62 mm, is minimal.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
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Kirkcaldy. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.4 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.6 hours of sunlight per day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year in Kirkcaldy ranges from 5°C in March to 13°C in July.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Kirkcaldy.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year in Kirkcaldy ranges from 4°C in February to 5°C in January.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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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 January with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 89 mm of rainfall.
April is the driest month with 62 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 193 hours of sunshine.
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