When is the best time to go to Kirkcaldy?

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

  • The best months for good weather in Kirkcaldy are June, July, August and September
  • On average, the warmest months are July and August
  • The coldest months are January and February
  • The rainiest months are July and August


Annual weather in Kirkcaldy

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

Month
January 38°F/43°F
2.9in
February 38°F/45°F
3in
March 40°F/49°F
2.5in
April 41°F/52°F
2.1in
May 49°F/58°F
3.1in
June 54°F/61°F
3.9in
July 56°F/65°F
4.9in
August 54°F/65°F
5in
September 50°F/61°F
2.8in
October 49°F/56°F
4in
November 43°F/49°F
3.3in
December 40°F/45°F
3.1in


Weather and climate in Kirkcaldy

Kirkcaldy enjoys a temperate oceanic climate (with warm summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Kirkcaldy is 54°F (ranging from 43°F in january to 65°F in july). Annual rainfall is 40.4in, with a minimum of 2.1in in april and a maximum of 5in in august.
  • Between january and april the climate is very unfavorable. It is for example 52°F as maximum temperature in april and, in april, 3 days of rain are expected.
  • From may to september the climate is not good, but still OK. It is for example 61°F as maximum temperature in september.
  • In the month of october the climate is unfavorable. At lunchtime, it's 54°F in average.
  • Between november and december the climate is very bad. It is for example 45°F as maximum temperature in december and it rains in december about 3.1in.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Kirkcaldy

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

Find out when Kirkcaldy 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 Kirkcaldy

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

Figure: Visitor index for Kirkcaldy month by month



Best time for low prices in Kirkcaldy

Average prices of hotels in Kirkcaldy month by month

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