What’s the climate like in Durness?
The current climate of Durness features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 17°C during the day to lows of 7°C. The average yearly temperature is around 12°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 2°C and in the warmer months around 10°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Durness in recent years was 28°C in July 2014. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -4°C in March 2023.
On average, Durness gets 1265 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 25 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Durness?
The best time to visit Durness for pleasant to warm weather is June through September. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Durness.
Climate Table of Durness
The climate table of Durness shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 7 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 8 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 3 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 230 | 166 | 111 | 61 | 71 | 52 | 64 | 71 | 74 | 121 | 110 | 134 |
| Snow (cm) | 7,5 | 6,3 | 2,4 | 3,8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,1 | 1,0 | 3,6 |
| UV Index | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 12°C
- Highest temperature: 17°C in June, July and August
- Lowest temperature: 7°C in January and February
- Precipitation*: 1265 mm per year, averaging 105 mm per month
- Snowfall: 25 cm per year
- Driest months: 52 mm in June, 61 mm in April and 64 mm in July
- Wettest months: 230 mm in January, 166 mm in February and 134 mm in December
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Durness
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Durness, Scotland. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Durness
This graph shows how much precipitation Durness, Scotland, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Durness
This graph shows how much snow Durness, Scotland, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Durness
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Durness, Scotland. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Durness
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Durness, Scotland. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Durness
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Durness, Scotland, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Durness
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Durness, Scotland, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Durness by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Durness. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
