Dumfries and Galloway Weather & Climate: the United Kingdom

Climate by month across Dumfries and Galloway, the United Kingdom, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of Dumfries and Galloway

When planning a visit to Dumfries and Galloway in the United Kingdom, it helps to know that temperatures typically range from 7°C (45°F) in January up to 20°C (68°F) during the peak of July. Our detailed climate overview is based on data from Dumfries, the region's most well-known city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

In Dumfries and Galloway, the months of July and August bring pleasant weather, with average temperatures ranging between 19°C (66°F) and 20°C (68°F).

The colder months are generally January, February, March and December.

Precipitation in Dumfries and Galloway shows some seasonal variation. You'll find the most rain in December (120 mm (4.7 in)), while April tends to be drier (81 mm (3.2 in)).

For those seeking sunshine, May usually has the brightest skies, making it an excellent time for exploring the region.

Explore Dumfries and Galloway by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Dumfries and Galloway - and find the best time to visit. (based on Dumfries)

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Dumfries Stranraer Moffat Kirkcudbright Gretna Green Boreland of Colvend
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Climate map of Dumfries and Galloway

Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.

Dumfries 8°C (46°F) 20°C (68°F) 2°C (36°F) 12°C (54°F) 1212 mm (48 in) 1,189 hours
Stranraer 9°C (48°F) 17°C (63°F) 5°C (41°F) 13°C (55°F) 1295 mm (51 in)
Moffat 7°C (45°F) 19°C (66°F) 1°C (34°F) 10°C (50°F) 1319 mm (52 in) 1,189 hours
Kirkcudbright 8°C (46°F) 18°C (64°F) 3°C (37°F) 13°C (55°F) 1444 mm (57 in)
Gretna Green 8°C (46°F) 20°C (68°F) 2°C (36°F) 12°C (54°F) 1086 mm (43 in) 1,189 hours
Boreland of Colvend 8°C (46°F) 19°C (66°F) 3°C (37°F) 13°C (55°F) 1346 mm (53 in) 1,189 hours

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