When is the best time to go to Carnoustie?

When is the best time to go to Carnoustie? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Carnoustie are July and August
  • The coldest months are January and February
  • The rainiest months are July, August, October and November


Annual weather in Carnoustie

For full information about the climate and weather in Carnoustie a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 40°F/43°F
1.6in
February 40°F/45°F
1.6in
March 41°F/47°F
1.2in
April 43°F/50°F
1.1in
May 49°F/54°F
1.6in
June 54°F/59°F
1.9in
July 56°F/63°F
2.3in
August 56°F/63°F
2.6in
September 52°F/59°F
1.5in
October 50°F/54°F
2.2in
November 45°F/49°F
2in
December 41°F/45°F
1.8in


Weather and climate in Carnoustie

Carnoustie enjoys a temperate oceanic climate (with warm summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Carnoustie is 52°F (ranging from 43°F in january to 63°F in july). Annual rainfall is 21.1in, with a minimum of 1.1in in april and a maximum of 2.6in in august.
  • Between january and march the climate is very bad. At lunchtime, it's 47°F in average.
  • Between april and may the climate is bad. In average, on the morning it is 49°F and you can expect to have 1.6in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • From june to september the climate is correct. The temperature rises to 59°F and it rains about 1.5in each month.
  • Between the months of october and november the climate is unfavorable. It is for example 49°F as maximum temperature in november and it rains in november about 2in.
  • In december the climate is very unfavorable. In average, on the morning it is 43°F and it rains about 1.8in each month.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Carnoustie

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Carnoustie: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Carnoustie

Find out when Carnoustie has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Carnoustie

  • Very low season in Carnoustie
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February and March.
  • Low season in Carnoustie
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: April, May, October, November and December.
  • High season in Carnoustie
    The number of visitors to Carnoustie is high in: June and September.
  • Peak season in Carnoustie
    The largest number of tourists visiting Carnoustie is during: July and August.

Figure: Visitor index for Carnoustie month by month



Best time for low prices in Carnoustie

Average prices of hotels in Carnoustie month by month

Generally, January is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Carnoustie. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, August is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

Find the best price for your hotel room


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