The climate of Durness

The current climate in Durness features temperatures ranging from a high of 17°C to a low of 7°C throughout the year. 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.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Durness, Scotland.

Temperature records

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.

Precipitation and snowfall

On average, Durness gets 1265 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 25 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.

Best time to visit Durness?

The best time to visit Durness for mild to warm weather is June up to September. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Durness.

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Climate Table of Durness

The climate table of Durness shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall 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

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Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in Durness, Scotland. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Average Temperature per Month in Durness

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Yearly Temperature in Durness

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Durness, Scotland. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Average Precipitation per Month in Durness

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Durness

Average Snowfall per Month in Durness

Total Yearly Snowfall in Durness

UV index chart

This chart 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.

Average UV Index per Month in Durness

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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.