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Kirriemuir Climate by Month

Kirriemuir experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from pleasant days to cold weather. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average day and night temperature

The climate in Kirriemuir is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 19°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 7°C during cooler months like January. At night, temperatures typically average around 1°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Kirriemuir has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1027 mm of rain/snowfall per year. Year-round, Kirriemuir has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, October, with 104 mm, and the driest month, April, with 73 mm, is minimal.

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

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Kirriemuir. 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 1.5 hours of sunlight per day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Dundee, Scotland (23 KM, 14 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Dundee, Scotland (23 KM, 14 Miles).

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

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Kirriemuir?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 19°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Kirriemuir?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 7°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Kirriemuir?
    October tops the wettest month list with 104 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Kirriemuir?
    April is the driest month with 73 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Kirriemuir?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 193 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Kirriemuir

    Wed   Dec 11
    2°C | -5°C
    W 4 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain

    Thu   Dec 12
    3°C | -1°C
    W 11 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain

    Fri   Dec 13
    3°C | -1°C
    W 11 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain