Climate Insights for Dunvegan, CA - Airpult Climate Insights for Dunvegan ============================= Municipality of the County of Inverness, Nova Scotia, [Canada](https://airpult.com/climate/ca) [Back to forecast](https://airpult.com/forecast/ca/dunvegan/6o7jxgu8n90htgib7h0zt)[Climate](https://airpult.com/climate/ca)[View historical data](https://airpult.com/history/ca/dunvegan/6o7jxgu8n90htgib7h0zt) Hottest August 22°C peak (72°F peak) Coldest February -8°C low (18°F low) Wettest November 165 mm rain (6.5 in rain) Best to Visit July Mild temps & low rain Climate Overview ---------------- The climate in Dunvegan is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 1,430 mm of precipitation falls per year. Dunvegan receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Dunvegan is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to -8°C. Dunvegan experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December. (The climate in Dunvegan is cool. The average annual temperature is 44°F and approximately 56.3 in of precipitation falls per year. Dunvegan receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Dunvegan is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 18°F. Dunvegan experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.) Temperature ----------- -10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -1°Average: -4°Min: -6°FebMax: -1°Average: -5°Min: -8°MarMax: 1°Average: -2°Min: -5°AprMax: 6°Average: 2°Min: -1°MayMax: 11°Average: 7°Min: 4°JunMax: 17°Average: 13°Min: 10°JulMax: 22°Average: 19°Min: 16°AugMax: 22°Average: 19°Min: 16°SepMax: 18°Average: 15°Min: 12°OctMax: 13°Average: 10°Min: 8°NovMax: 7°Average: 4°Min: 2°DecMax: 2°Average: -1°Min: -3°MaxAverageMin (0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 31°FAverage: 25°FMin: 20°FFebMax: 30°FAverage: 23°FMin: 18°FMarMax: 34°FAverage: 28°FMin: 23°FAprMax: 42°FAverage: 36°FMin: 31°FMayMax: 51°FAverage: 45°FMin: 39°FJunMax: 63°FAverage: 56°FMin: 50°FJulMax: 71°FAverage: 65°FMin: 60°FAugMax: 72°FAverage: 66°FMin: 61°FSepMax: 65°FAverage: 59°FMin: 54°FOctMax: 56°FAverage: 50°FMin: 46°FNovMax: 45°FAverage: 40°FMin: 35°FDecMax: 35°FAverage: 30°FMin: 26°FMaxAverageMin) Temperatures in Dunvegan vary considerably across the year, with a 30°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 19°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -8°C and the daily average is -5°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures. (Temperatures in Dunvegan vary considerably across the year, with a 54°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 72°F with a mean of 66°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 18°F and the daily average is 23°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 11°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 12°F shift in average temperatures.) Precipitation ------------- 0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 140mmSnow: 80mmFebPrecipitation: 128mmSnow: 75mmMarPrecipitation: 112mmSnow: 59mmAprPrecipitation: 117mmSnow: 32mmMayPrecipitation: 88mmSnow: 3mmJunPrecipitation: 101mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 96mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 102mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 101mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 128mmSnow: 1mmNovPrecipitation: 165mmSnow: 24mmDecPrecipitation: 152mmSnow: 67mmPrecipitationSnow (0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30in32inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 5.5inSnow (in): 32inFebPrecipitation: 5inSnow (in): 29inMarPrecipitation: 4.4inSnow (in): 23inAprPrecipitation: 4.6inSnow (in): 12inMayPrecipitation: 3.5inSnow (in): 1inJunPrecipitation: 4inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 3.8inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 4inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 4inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 5.1inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 6.5inSnow (in): 10inDecPrecipitation: 6inSnow (in): 26inPrecipitationSnow (in)) Dunvegan is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,430 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 119 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 165 mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 88 mm. That's 77 mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Dunvegan receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 341cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 80cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover. (Dunvegan is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 56.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.7 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 6.5 in of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 3.5 in. That's 3 in less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Dunvegan receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 134in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 32in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.) Wind ---- 0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 21km/hFebWind Speed: 21km/hMarWind Speed: 19km/hAprWind Speed: 18km/hMayWind Speed: 15km/hJunWind Speed: 15km/hJulWind Speed: 13km/hAugWind Speed: 14km/hSepWind Speed: 17km/hOctWind Speed: 18km/hNovWind Speed: 21km/hDecWind Speed: 22km/hWind Speed (0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 13mphFebWind Speed: 13mphMarWind Speed: 12mphAprWind Speed: 11mphMayWind Speed: 10mphJunWind Speed: 9mphJulWind Speed: 8mphAugWind Speed: 9mphSepWind Speed: 10mphOctWind Speed: 11mphNovWind Speed: 13mphDecWind Speed: 13mphWind Speed) Dunvegan is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 18km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 22km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 9km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 21km/h in winter, 17km/h in spring, 14km/h in summer, 19km/h in autumn. (Dunvegan is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 11mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 13mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 8mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 13mph in winter, 11mph in spring, 9mph in summer, 12mph in autumn.) Best Time to Visit ------------------ Jan-4° (25°F) Feb-5° (23°F) Mar-2° (28°F) Apr2° (36°F) May7° (45°F) Jun13° (56°F) Jul19° (65°F) Aug19° (66°F) Sep15° (59°F) Oct10° (50°F) Nov4° (40°F) Dec-1° (30°F) The best time to visit Dunvegan is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 96 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 22°C, while February is the coldest period with lows dropping to -8°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities. (The best time to visit Dunvegan is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 65°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.8 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 72°F, while February is the coldest period with lows dropping to 18°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.) Monthly Climate Data -------------------- The table below shows monthly climate averages for Dunvegan based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference. (The table below shows monthly climate averages for Dunvegan based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.) Month Min Temperature Max Temperature Wind Speed Precipitation Snow Jan -6 °C (20 °F) -1 °C (31 °F) 21 km/h (13 mph) 140 mm (5.5 in) 80 cm (32 in) Feb -8 °C (18 °F) -1 °C (30 °F) 21 km/h (13 mph) 128 mm (5 in) 75 cm (29 in) Mar -5 °C (23 °F) 1 °C (34 °F) 19 km/h (12 mph) 112 mm (4.4 in) 59 cm (23 in) Apr -1 °C (31 °F) 6 °C (42 °F) 18 km/h (11 mph) 117 mm (4.6 in) 32 cm (12 in) May 4 °C (39 °F) 11 °C (51 °F) 15 km/h (10 mph) 88 mm (3.5 in) 3 cm (1 in) Jun 10 °C (50 °F) 17 °C (63 °F) 15 km/h (9 mph) 101 mm (4 in) 0 cm (0 in) Jul 16 °C (60 °F) 22 °C (71 °F) 13 km/h (8 mph) 96 mm (3.8 in) 0 cm (0 in) Aug 16 °C (61 °F) 22 °C (72 °F) 14 km/h (9 mph) 102 mm (4 in) 0 cm (0 in) Sep 12 °C (54 °F) 18 °C (65 °F) 17 km/h (10 mph) 101 mm (4 in) 0 cm (0 in) OctCurrent 8 °C (46 °F) 13 °C (56 °F) 18 km/h (11 mph) 128 mm (5.1 in) 1 cm (0 in) Nov 2 °C (35 °F) 7 °C (45 °F) 21 km/h (13 mph) 165 mm (6.5 in) 24 cm (10 in) Dec -3 °C (26 °F) 2 °C (35 °F) 22 km/h (13 mph) 152 mm (6 in) 67 cm (26 in)