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The best time to visit Dundee

Month-by-month climate averages for Dundee, Scotland, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Dundee is usually June, July, August and September, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest October rain is behind you.

Dundee is warmest in August (highs near 18°C) and coldest in January (lows around 1°C), with roughly 1026 mm of precipitation across the year and October the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is June, July, August and September.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Dundee forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Dundee weather by month

what to expect in Dundee through the year

Here is Dundee's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Dundee by season.

Jan
Cold
Feb
Cool
Mar
Cool
Apr
10°
Cool
May
15°
Mild
Jun
17°
Mild
Jul
17°
11°
Mild
Aug
18°
11°
Mild
Sep
16°
Mild
Oct
12°
Cool
Wettest
Nov
Cool
Dec
Cold

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Dundee?
The most comfortable time to visit Dundee is usually June, July, August and September, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest October rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Dundee?
August is the warmest month in Dundee, averaging highs near 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Dundee?
January is the coldest month in Dundee, with lows around 1°C.
When is the rainy season in Dundee?
The wettest month in Dundee is usually October, out of roughly 1026 mm of precipitation across the year.

Dundee month by month