Dundee, Scotland Weather by Month and Climate Averages

Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit

What is the weather like in Dundee, Scotland?

Dundee, Scotland gets 774 mm of precipitation a year over about 182 rainy days. July is the warmest month (average high 19°C) and January the coldest (average low 1°C).

Oceanic climate

Dundee, Scotland has mild summers and chilly winters. Daytime highs range from about 7°C in January to 20°C in July. August is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically June to July and September, when daytime highs sit near 18°C.

SeasonMonthsAvg lowAvg high
WinterDec–Feb1°7°
SpringMar–May4°13°
SummerJun–Aug11°19°
AutumnSep–Nov6°13°

How much rain does Dundee get?

Dundee gets 774 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 182 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 66% of the UK.

August is the wettest month, with 89 mm. April is the driest, with 39 mm. November has the most rainy days, about 18.

The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 22 days, to May 22, 2025.

From October 2025 to September 2026 Dundee got 700 mm of rain, against a normal of 774 mm for those months. January 2026 had the most, with 151 mm.

Monthly rainfall, October 2025 to September 2026, in millimetres Oct 2025 65 Nov 86 Dec 75 Jan 2026 151 Feb 100 Mar 32 Apr 42 May 29 Jun 61 Jul 9 Aug 51 Sep no data
Monthly rainfall, October 2025 to September 2026, in millimetres. The dash on each month marks its 1991–2020 normal. A month with no bar has no report.
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Dundee weather by month

Dundee weather in January

In January, Dundee averages a high of 7°C and a low of 1°C. It gets 71 mm of precipitation over about 17 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 33% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 14°C (2003) and the record low is -9°C (2010).

Dundee weather in February

In February, Dundee averages a high of 8°C and a low of 1°C. It gets 57 mm of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 29% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 16°C (2017) and the record low is -12°C (2021).

Dundee weather in March

In March, Dundee averages a high of 9°C and a low of 2°C. It gets 49 mm of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 30% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 22°C (2012) and the record low is -9°C (2001).

Dundee weather in April

In April, Dundee averages a high of 12°C and a low of 4°C. It gets 39 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 35% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 22°C (2019) and the record low is -3°C (2013).

Dundee weather in May

In May, Dundee averages a high of 16°C and a low of 7°C. It gets 52 mm of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 27% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 26°C (2010) and the record low is -2°C (2020).

Dundee weather in June

In June, Dundee averages a high of 18°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 67 mm of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 28% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 27°C (2026) and the record low is 2°C (2001). June is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Dundee weather in July

In July, Dundee averages a high of 19°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 76 mm of precipitation over about 16 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 25% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 31°C (2022) and the record low is 6°C (2025). July is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Dundee weather in August

In August, Dundee averages a high of 19°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 89 mm of precipitation over about 16 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 29% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 29°C (2025) and the record low is 3°C (2012).

Dundee weather in September

In September, Dundee averages a high of 17°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 48 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 30% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 25°C (2023) and the record low is -1°C (2020). September is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Dundee weather in October

In October, Dundee averages a high of 13°C and a low of 6°C. It gets 89 mm of precipitation over about 17 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 25% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 19°C (2002) and the record low is -3°C (2002).

Dundee weather in November

In November, Dundee averages a high of 9°C and a low of 3°C. It gets 74 mm of precipitation over about 18 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 30% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 17°C (2022) and the record low is -6°C (2016).

Dundee weather in December

In December, Dundee averages a high of 7°C and a low of 1°C. It gets 63 mm of precipitation over about 17 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 26% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 14°C (2006) and the record low is -14°C (2010).

Sunshine, humidity and wind in Dundee

April is the sunniest month in Dundee, with estimated sunshine of 35% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. July is the cloudiest, at 25%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 29% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Dundee is cloudier than 57% of the UK.

Humidity peaks in November at 86% and is lowest in April at 74%.

First and last freeze in Dundee

The first fall freeze in Dundee typically comes around November 2, and the last spring freeze around April 18. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 198 days.

Dundee weather records

These records cover MYLNEFIELD during 2000–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.

The hottest temperature on record at the Dundee station is 31°C, on July 18, 2022. The coldest is -14°C, on December 3, 2010.

The wettest day in the available station history brought 89 mm of precipitation, on October 19, 2023.

The best time to visit Dundee

The most comfortable time to visit is typically June to July and September, when daytime highs sit near 18°C.

Winter (December–February) is chilly, with average highs around 7°C and lows near 1°C.

Spring (March–May) is chilly, with average highs around 13°C and lows near 4°C.

Summer (June–August) is mild, with average highs around 19°C and lows near 10°C. It can feel humid.

Autumn (September–November) is mild, with average highs around 13°C and lows near 6°C.

Monthly climate

MonthAverage lowAverage highPrecipRain daysHumidityEstimated sunshineRecord highRecord low
January1°7°71 mm1784%33%14°-9°
February1°8°57 mm1481%29%16°-12°
March2°9°49 mm1479%30%22°-9°
April4°12°39 mm1274%35%22°-3°
May7°16°52 mm1477%27%26°-2°
June9°18°67 mm1475%28%27°2°
July11°19°76 mm1676%25%31°6°
August11°19°89 mm1678%29%29°3°
September9°17°48 mm1380%30%25°-1°
October6°13°89 mm1784%25%19°-3°
November3°9°74 mm1886%30%17°-6°
December1°7°63 mm1786%26%14°-14°

Station: MYLNEFIELD, 6 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 2000–2026; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods

From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.

Dundee climate questions

How much rain does Dundee get?

Dundee gets 774 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 182 rainy days.

What is the wettest month in Dundee?

August is the wettest month in Dundee, with 89 mm. April is the driest, with 39 mm.

How many rainy days does Dundee have a year?

Dundee has about 182 days with measurable rain in an average year. November has the most, about 18.

What is the hottest month in Dundee?

July is the warmest month in Dundee, with an average high of 19°C.

What is the coldest month in Dundee?

January is the coldest month in Dundee, with an average low of 1°C.

What is the record high temperature in Dundee?

Within the available 2000–2026 station history, the record high at the Dundee station is 31°C, set on July 18, 2022. The record low is -14°C, on December 3, 2010.

What is the sunniest month in Dundee?

April is the sunniest month in Dundee, with estimated sunshine of 35% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. July is the cloudiest.

When is the first frost in Dundee?

The first fall freeze in Dundee typically comes around November 2. The last spring freeze is around April 18.

What is the best time to visit Dundee?

The most comfortable time to visit is typically June to July and September, when daytime highs sit near 18°C.