When is the best time to go to Dunfermline?

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

  • The best months in Dunfermline are May, June, July, August and September
  • On average, the warmest months are June, July and August
  • January is the coldest month of the year
  • The rainiest months are July, August and October


Annual weather in Dunfermline

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

Month
January 38°F/41°F
3.2in
February 38°F/43°F
3.2in
March 40°F/49°F
2.6in
April 41°F/52°F
2.1in
May 47°F/58°F
3.1in
June 52°F/61°F
3.8in
July 56°F/65°F
4.8in
August 54°F/65°F
4.6in
September 50°F/61°F
2.8in
October 47°F/54°F
3.9in
November 41°F/49°F
3.3in
December 38°F/43°F
3.5in


Weather and climate in Dunfermline

Dunfermline enjoys a temperate oceanic climate (with warm summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Dunfermline is 54°F (ranging from 41°F in january to 65°F in july). Annual rainfall is 40.6in, with a minimum of 2.1in in april and a maximum of 4.8in in july.
  • Between january and april the climate is very unfavorable. At lunchtime, it's 52°F in average and, in april, 3 days of rain are expected.
  • From may to september the climate is okay. At lunchtime, it's 59°F in average and it rains about 13% of the time in september.
  • In the month of october the climate is bad. In average, on the morning it is 47°F and it rains in october about 3.9in.
  • Between november and december the climate is very bad. In average, on the morning it is 40°F and you can expect to have 3.5in of rainfall/month during this period.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Dunfermline

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Dunfermline: 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 Dunfermline

Find out when Dunfermline 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 Dunfermline

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

Figure: Visitor index for Dunfermline month by month



Best time for low prices in Dunfermline

Average prices of hotels in Dunfermline month by month

Generally, January is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Dunfermline. 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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