Dornoch weather in September (Highlands, United Kingdom)

How does the September weather in Dornoch compare to other months? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

Typically, September in Dornoch includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 17°C, while night temperatures can drop to 9°C.

Precipitation

Dornoch in September usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 76 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 20 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 115 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Dornoch climate page with graphs.

 

Dornoch, monthly averages in September

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 65%  

Precipitation 76 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Sunshine 115 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Inverness, the United Kingdom (46 KM, 28 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in September

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Dornoch, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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