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 18°C.

Which month has the most rain in Galloway Forest?

In terms of rainfall, October is usually the wettest month in Galloway Forest with 73mm on average. There are normally 18 days in October 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 33% of daylight hours; that's 5 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Galloway Forest?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Galloway Forest in August when the water temperature reaches 14°C.

Best time to visit Galloway Forest

Q: When is the best time to visit Galloway Forest?

The best times to visit Galloway Forest, Scotland are in May and June Daily hours of sunshine = 8 hours or more.

The best times to visit Galloway Forest, Scotland are in May and June based on our default weather conditions. Update your weather preferences to see which months best match.

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When is the best time to visit Galloway Forest?

The best times to visit Galloway Forest, Scotland are in May and June based on the following average weather conditions.

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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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