Average Monthly Sunshine in Dundee

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Dundee receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Dundee vary. From a high of 308 hours in August, to a low of 239 hours in June, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 3341 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. August sees up to 10.3 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. June, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 8.0 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Dundee’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Dundee enjoys an average of 3341 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

December, Dundee’s wettest month, receives 145 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 21°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Dundee Precipitation page.