Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Kirkcudbright features a oceanic climate (Cfb). Temperatures typically range between 6 °C (43 °F) and 15 °C (60 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -3 °C (27 °F) or can rise to as high as 23 °C (73 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 1546 mm (60.9 inches) and receives 202 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Kirkcudbright enjoys an average of 3096 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 7 hours 17 minutes to 17 hours 13 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Kirkcudbright are July, August and September, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 14 to 15 °C (57 - 60 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and March, when daily mean temperatures range from 6 to 6 °C (43 - 44 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Kirkcudbright experiences 0 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 3 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 12°C (54°F) |
11°C (53°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
15°C (60°F) |
20°C (67°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
22°C (73°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
12°C (53°F) |
| Mean maximum | 10°C (51°F) |
10°C (51°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
17°C (64°F) |
19°C (67°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
11°C (53°F) |
| Average high | 7°C (45°F) |
7°C (45°F) |
8°C (46°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
12°C (55°F) |
15°C (60°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
17°C (62°F) |
15°C (60°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
8°C (47°F) |
| Daily mean | 6°C (43°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
6°C (44°F) |
8°C (46°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
15°C (60°F) |
15°C (60°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
11°C (53°F) |
9°C (48°F) |
7°C (44°F) |
| Average low | 5°C (40°F) |
4°C (40°F) |
5°C (41°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
9°C (48°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
7°C (45°F) |
5°C (42°F) |
| Mean minimum | 1°C (34°F) |
0°C (33°F) |
1°C (34°F) |
2°C (36°F) |
5°C (41°F) |
9°C (49°F) |
11°C (53°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
8°C (48°F) |
5°C (41°F) |
3°C (37°F) |
1°C (34°F) |
| Minimum | -3°C (27°F) |
-1°C (30°F) |
-3°C (27°F) |
0°C (33°F) |
3°C (38°F) |
8°C (47°F) |
11°C (51°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
3°C (37°F) |
1°C (34°F) |
-1°C (31°F) |
Compare temperature, precipitation, sunshine, UV index in Kirkcudbright, Scotland, United Kingdom with other places around the world.
Kirkcudbright usually has the most precipitation in October, November and December, with an average of 20 rainy days and 175 mm (6.9 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Kirkcudbright are January, April and May. On average, 74 mm (2.9 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 105 (4.1) | 161 (6.3) | 118 (4.7) | 48 (1.9) | 70 (2.7) | 113 (4.4) | 114 (4.5) | 158 (6.2) | 135 (5.3) | 196 (7.7) | 165 (6.5) | 164 (6.4) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 14 | 19 | 18 | 9 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 21 |
The sunniest months in Kirkcudbright are May, June and July, when the sun shines an average of 13 hours 13 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Kirkcudbright: January, November and December receive an average of 3 hours 5 minutes of sunshine daily.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 79 | 149 | 212 | 339 | 411 | 395 | 409 | 362 | 299 | 232 | 117 | 88 |
| Mean daily daylight hours | 7h 53m | 9h 42m | 11h 53m | 14h 9m | 16h 8m | 17h 13m | 16h 38m | 14h 49m | 12h 39m | 10h 25m | 8h 23m | 7h 17m |
Kirkcudbright experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in June, July and August, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 6 - 8, which corresponds to the High / Very High category of sun exposure. January, February and December are in the Low exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 2. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Kirkcudbright UV Index data.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV Index (month maximum) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Kirkcudbright. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Kirkcudbright's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.
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