Scotland, United Kingdom
Markinch
Markinch is a village in Scotland, United Kingdom, close to the sea. It has a population of about 2,420 (2016). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now13°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population2,420
Local time13:16
56.20° N, 3.14° WElevation 69 mUTC+0 · Greenwich Mean Time
Postal codeKY7October: high / low13° / 6°
Rain this month91mm
Sea this month12°
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Markinch at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:12 · 16:429 h 31 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaning gibbous92% · Moonrise 16:59Northern lights tonightUnlikely tonightKp needed: 4Next holiday30 NovemberSaint Andrew's DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month19°C
Average high in July
Coolest month1°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJuly
70 mm of rain
Driest monthApril
52 mm of rain
Warmest sea14°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
within 15 km
Weather in Markinch
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
13°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 22 km/h · humidity 73%
Today28 Oct14°8°2.2 mm
Thu29 Oct15°8°
Fri30 Oct14°7°
Sat31 Oct14°7°
Sun1 Nov12°5°1.1 mm
Mon2 Nov10°3°
Tue3 Nov10°3°
Wed4 Nov8°2°
Thu5 Nov8°3°
Fri6 Nov9°4°
When to go to Markinch
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 17 | 21 | 18 | 31 | 44 | 57 | 61 | 61 | 56 | 35 | 18 | 17 |
| High | 7° | 8° | 10° | 12° | 15° | 17° | 19° | 19° | 17° | 13° | 9° | 7° |
| Low | 1° | 1° | 2° | 4° | 6° | 9° | 11° | 11° | 9° | 6° | 3° | 1° |
| Rain (mm) | 80 | 56 | 63 | 52 | 59 | 68 | 70 | 72 | 76 | 91 | 78 | 70 |
| Wet days | 17 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
| Sea | 7° | 6° | 6° | 7° | 10° | 12° | 14° | 14° | 13° | 12° | 10° | 8° |
What's on in Markinch
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Markinch
Outdoors around Markinch
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Balbirnie Park Caravan SiteCamp sites
0.4 kmFife ZooZoos
0.9 kmGlenrothes Golf CourseGolf courses
1.3 kmLadybank Golf ClubGolf courses
1.3 kmBraes Loan ViewpointViewpoints
1.5 kmScottish Deer CentreZoos
1.7 kmNature around Markinch
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of United Kingdom seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Markinch
Earthquakes around Markinch
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Fossil sites near this town
Fossil sites: 1 · 0 km
Carboniferous · 1
Formations around the town
Second Abden Limestone · 1
Towns and villages around Markinch
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Star2.2 kmMilton of Balgonie2.5 kmGlenrothes2.5 kmGateside2.5 kmKirkforthar Feus3 kmMuirhead3.9 kmThornton4 kmLeslie5 kmWindygates5.2 kmFreuchie5.2 kmKennoway5.4 kmStrathore5.6 kmCameron Bridge5.7 kmNewton5.8 kmKettlebridge6.1 kmNewton of Falkland6.1 kmBaintown6.1 kmBonnybank6.2 kmCoaltown of Wemyss6.3 kmEast Wemyss6.4 kmKettlehill6.5 kmCoaltown of Burnturk6.6 kmKingskettle6.8 kmFalkland7 kmBalmalcolm7.1 kmBuckhaven7.1 kmBuckhaven and Methil7.2 kmMethil7.3 kmKinglassie7.4 kmWest Wemyss7.6 kmLadybank8 kmDysart8.1 kmCluny8.2 kmLeven8.4 kmEdenstown8.4 kmSinclairtown8.5 kmPitlessie8.8 kmCharlottetown9.1 kmGiffordtown9.5 kmKirkton of Cults9.6 kmKirkcaldy9.6 kmInnerleith9.6 kmDunshalt10 kmCardenden10 kmAuchterderran10 kmBowhill10 kmDundonald11 kmKinloch11 kmSpringfield11 kmLundin Links11 kmBow of Fife11 kmChance Inn11 kmCollessie12 kmAuchtermuchty12 kmStrathmiglo12 kmCraigrothie12 kmLower Largo12 kmMonimail12 kmLochore13 kmBallingry13 kmLetham13 kmCrosshill13 kmNewbigging13 kmGateside13 kmAuchtertool13 kmLochgelly14 kmUpper Largo14 kmWoodside14 kmKilmaron14 kmCeres14 kmDrumeldrie15 kmBurnside15 km
Markinch from above
Around Markinch38 places to see, do and reach nearby
River Leven, FifeNature8.6 kmRiver Ore, ScotlandNature4.2 kmWemyss CavesNature6.6 kmCash LochNature9.5 kmDiana's FountainNature11 kmHoll ReservoirNature7.3 kmThe RockheadsNature9.8 kmMugdrum IslandNature19 kmBen CleuchMountain39 kmKing's SeatMountain32 kmBlack Hill (Sidlaw Hills)Mountain31 kmDunsinane HillMountain31 kmArthur's SeatMountain29 kmDundee LawMountain31 kmBalgonie CastleMonument1.8 kmMarkinch railway stationMonument0.3 kmBalbirnie HouseMonument1.1 kmBalfargMonument2.1 kmPitcairn HouseMonument2.8 kmCupar railway stationMonument15 kmHill of TarvitMonument13 kmSeafield TowerMonument13 kmKirkcaldy GalleriesMuseum10 kmFife Folk MuseumMuseum14 kmFife Heritage RailwayMuseum7.4 kmWemyss Caves Education CentreMuseum6.5 kmBuckhaven MuseumMuseum7.2 kmMarkinchStation0.3 kmGlenrothes with ThorntonStation4.5 kmCameron BridgeStation5.7 kmInchcolmFerry port22 kmCruise Liner TerminalFerry port25 kmGlenrothesPlace2.5 kmDunfermlinePlace25 kmKirkcaldyPlace9.6 kmCuparPlace15 kmDalgety BayPlace23 kmLochgellyPlace14 km
Postal code
KY7
Getting to Markinch
Dundee AirportDND
29 kmEdinburgh AirportEDI
32 kmGlasgow AirportGLA
89 kmMarkinchRailway station
0.3 kmGlenrothes with ThorntonRailway station
4.5 kmCameron BridgeRailway station
5.7 kmInchcolmHawes Pier
22 kmCruise Liner TerminalFerry port
25 kmPlaces near Markinch
Places with a climate like Markinch
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Markinch?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Markinch.
What is the hottest month in Markinch?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the coldest month in Markinch?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Markinch?
July is the wettest month with about 70 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Markinch?
The sea is warmest in August at about 14°C and coolest in February at about 6°C.
What is the postal code of Markinch?
The postal code of Markinch is KY7.