Best time to visit Galloway Forest

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When is the best time to visit Galloway Forest?

The best time to visit Galloway Forest is May and June based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°F)

  • 39°F maximum daytime temperature in January in Galloway Forest39
    Jan
  • 39°F maximum daytime temperature in February in Galloway Forest39
    Feb
  • 43°F maximum daytime temperature in March in Galloway Forest43
    Mar
  • 48°F maximum daytime temperature in April in Galloway Forest48
    Apr
  • 55°F maximum daytime temperature in May in Galloway Forest55
    May
  • 59°F maximum daytime temperature in June in Galloway Forest59
    Jun
  • 61°F maximum daytime temperature in July in Galloway Forest61
    Jul
  • 61°F maximum daytime temperature in August in Galloway Forest61
    Aug
  • 57°F maximum daytime temperature in September in Galloway Forest57
    Sep
  • 52°F maximum daytime temperature in October in Galloway Forest52
    Oct
  • 45°F maximum daytime temperature in November in Galloway Forest45
    Nov
  • 41°F maximum daytime temperature in December in Galloway Forest41
    Dec

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The weather guide for Scotland (Galloway Forest) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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Which is the hottest month in Galloway Forest?

The hottest time of year in Galloway Forest is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 61°F.

Which month has the most rain in Galloway Forest?

In terms of rainfall, January is usually the wettest month in Galloway Forest with 10.0 inches on average. There are normally 22 days in January with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Galloway Forest?

The sunniest time of year in Galloway Forest is normally May with bright sunshine on average for 35% of daylight hours; that's 6 hours of sunshine per day.

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