Dundee weather forecast
UK towns · Scotland · 56.46°N 2.97°W
Dundee, in Scotland, has its warmest weather in July, when daytime temperatures average 18°C, while January nights are the coldest at around 1.1°C. The town sees roughly 1009mm of rain a year; October is normally the wettest month and April the driest. Figures are averaged from 2020–2024 observations.
Climate averages
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5.8° | 1.1° | 61mm | 12 |
| Feb | 7° | 1.7° | 93mm | 14 |
| Mar | 8.6° | 2.1° | 68mm | 15 |
| Apr | 10.3° | 2.9° | 57mm | 12 |
| May | 14° | 6.8° | 80mm | 14 |
| Jun | 16.8° | 9.6° | 59mm | 13 |
| Jul | 18° | 11° | 80mm | 15 |
| Aug | 17.8° | 11.2° | 89mm | 15 |
| Sep | 16° | 9.4° | 67mm | 11 |
| Oct | 12.2° | 7° | 156mm | 18 |
| Nov | 8.8° | 3.7° | 84mm | 12 |
| Dec | 6° | 1.7° | 115mm | 17 |
Seasons in Dundee
Spring (March–May). Daytime highs in Dundee climb from 8.6°C in March to 14°C by May, while nights ease from 2.1°C to 6.8°C. The season brings around 205mm of rain in total.
Summer (June–August). The warmest stretch of the year: afternoons average 17.5°C, peaking in July at 18°C. June is usually the driest of the summer months (59mm over ~13 rainy days). Around the June solstice, Dundee gets roughly 17.4 hours of daylight.
Autumn (September–November). Daytime temperatures fall from 16°C in September to 8.8°C by November, and rainfall builds to its annual peak — October is the wettest month of the year (156mm).
Winter (December–February). Nights average 1.5°C, with January the coldest month (average low 1.1°C, daytime high 5.8°C). Expect about 43 days with measurable rain over the three months, and only around 6.6 hours of daylight in mid-December.
How Dundee compares
| Dundee | UK town average | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual rainfall | 1009mm | 1054mm |
| Rainy days per year | 168 | 167 |
| Summer daytime high | 17.5°C | 19.7°C |
| Winter night low | 1.5°C | 3.4°C |
Dundee is almost exactly in line with the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm), based on 2020–2024 monthly normals.
Dundee weather FAQs
What is the warmest month in Dundee?
July is typically the warmest month in Dundee, with average daytime highs of 18°C. Summer afternoons (June–August) average around 17.5°C.
What is the wettest month in Dundee?
October is usually the wettest month, with around 156mm of rain over roughly 18 rainy days. April is typically the driest (57mm).
How much does it rain in Dundee per year?
Dundee receives roughly 1009mm of precipitation per year, spread over about 168 days with at least 1mm of rain (based on 2020–2024 observations).
How cold are winters in Dundee?
Winter nights (December–February) in Dundee average around 1.5°C, with January typically the coldest month (average low 1.1°C).
When is the best time to visit Dundee for good weather?
Late spring and summer offer the most reliable weather in Dundee. June is typically the driest of the warm months (59mm of rain), while July is the warmest, averaging 18°C by day — and near the June solstice there are around 17 hours of daylight to enjoy.
How does Dundee's weather compare with the rest of the UK?
Dundee receives 1009mm of rain a year, almost exactly in line with the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm). Summer daytime highs average 17.5°C against a UK-town average of 19.7°C, and winter nights average 1.5°C versus 3.4°C.
Is it going to rain in Dundee?
For up-to-the-minute rain tracking, check the live rain radar — as a long-term guide, Dundee averages 168 rainy days a year, with October the wettest month (156mm) and April the driest (57mm).
What is the 7-day forecast for Dundee?
See the live hourly and 7-day forecast for day-by-day temperatures and rain chance. The figures on this page are long-term climate averages from 2020–2024, not the live forecast.