Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Kirriemuir features a oceanic climate (Cfb). Temperatures typically range between 3 °C (37 °F) and 14 °C (58 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -12 °C (11 °F) or can rise to as high as 26 °C (80 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 1014 mm (39.9 inches) and receives 172 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Kirriemuir enjoys an average of 3031 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 6 hours 53 minutes to 17 hours 39 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Kirriemuir are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 12 to 14 °C (55 - 58 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 3 to 3 °C (37 - 38 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Kirriemuir experiences 0 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 62 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 12°C (53°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
16°C (62°F) |
21°C (69°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
26°C (80°F) |
24°C (76°F) |
24°C (76°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
17°C (62°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
| Mean maximum | 11°C (51°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
16°C (62°F) |
20°C (69°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
| Average high | 5°C (41°F) |
6°C (42°F) |
8°C (46°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
8°C (46°F) |
5°C (42°F) |
| Daily mean | 3°C (37°F) |
3°C (38°F) |
4°C (40°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
9°C (49°F) |
12°C (55°F) |
14°C (58°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
11°C (53°F) |
8°C (47°F) |
5°C (42°F) |
3°C (38°F) |
| Average low | 0°C (33°F) |
0°C (33°F) |
1°C (34°F) |
2°C (36°F) |
5°C (42°F) |
9°C (48°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
10°C (51°F) |
8°C (47°F) |
5°C (42°F) |
3°C (37°F) |
1°C (34°F) |
| Mean minimum | -6°C (22°F) |
-6°C (22°F) |
-4°C (24°F) |
-4°C (25°F) |
-1°C (31°F) |
4°C (39°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
5°C (42°F) |
2°C (36°F) |
-0°C (32°F) |
-4°C (26°F) |
-5°C (23°F) |
| Minimum | -9°C (17°F) |
-12°C (11°F) |
-6°C (22°F) |
-5°C (22°F) |
-2°C (29°F) |
1°C (35°F) |
4°C (40°F) |
4°C (39°F) |
1°C (34°F) |
-3°C (27°F) |
-5°C (23°F) |
-8°C (18°F) |
Compare temperature, precipitation, sunshine, UV index in Kirriemuir, Scotland, United Kingdom with other places around the world.
Kirriemuir usually has the most precipitation in February, August and October, with an average of 16 rainy days and 102 mm (4.0 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Kirriemuir are January, April and September. On average, 56 mm (2.2 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 50 (2.0) | 100 (3.9) | 82 (3.2) | 43 (1.7) | 92 (3.6) | 83 (3.3) | 96 (3.8) | 101 (4.0) | 74 (2.9) | 106 (4.2) | 97 (3.8) | 91 (3.6) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 10 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 14 |
The sunniest months in Kirriemuir are May, June and July, when the sun shines an average of 13 hours 6 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Kirriemuir: January, November and December receive an average of 2 hours 54 minutes of sunshine daily.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 80 | 133 | 211 | 337 | 402 | 392 | 411 | 370 | 294 | 211 | 106 | 79 |
| Mean daily daylight hours | 7h 32m | 9h 31m | 11h 53m | 14h 18m | 16h 28m | 17h 39m | 17h 1m | 15h 2m | 12h 41m | 10h 18m | 8h 6m | 6h 53m |
Kirriemuir 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, November and December are in the Low exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 1. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Kirriemuir 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 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Kirriemuir. 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 Kirriemuir'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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