Carnoustie, United Kingdom

Scotland · United Kingdom

Carnoustie is a small city in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 11,360. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

11,360 Population 8,057/sq mi density
49 ft Elevation 15 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
28.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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People

Population11,360
Density8,057/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain28.4 in/yr
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Population11,360
Population Density8,057 / sq mi
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Coordinates56.5026°, -2.7053°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceScotland
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation28.4 inches (720 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Carnoustie

Carnoustie is a small city in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 11,360. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Climate in Carnoustie

Carnoustie has an average annual temperature of 9°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (15°C), the coldest is Jan (3.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 712 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.8°C / 39°F 1.2° / 6.5° 62.3
Feb 4.4°C / 40°F 1.2° / 7.5° 47.3
Mar 5.8°C / 42°F 2.2° / 9.5° 47.0
Apr 7.8°C / 46°F 3.9° / 11.6° 43.4
May 10.1°C / 50°F 6.1° / 14.2° 49.2
Jun 13°C / 55°F 9.1° / 17° 62.7
Jul 15°C / 59°F 10.9° / 19.1° 64.6
Aug 14.8°C / 59°F 10.7° / 18.9° 69.2
Sep 12.8°C / 55°F 9° / 16.7° 54.5
Oct 9.6°C / 49°F 6.3° / 13° 80.1
Nov 6.4°C / 44°F 3.5° / 9.3° 68.1
Dec 4°C / 39°F 1.3° / 6.6° 63.4
Carnoustie experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average46.1°F
15% below United Kingdom avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Population Density8,057/sq mi
Coordinates56.5026°N, 2.7053°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.4"
25% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.03"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.0. Most recent: M2.5 on Jun 20, 2003.

Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M3.0 112 km
Jun 20, 2003 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.8 113 km
Nov 30, 1997 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom M2.7 95 km
Aug 28, 1995 5 km NNW of Aviemore, United Kingdom M2.7 108 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.5 113 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.0 in Coldest, Wettest
February 37°F (3°C) 2.0 in
March 40°F (5°C) 2.1 in
April 44°F (7°C) 1.8 in Driest
May 49°F (10°C) 2.1 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
July 58°F (14°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
September 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
October 47°F (8°C) 2.9 in
November 40°F (5°C) 2.6 in
December 37°F (3°C) 2.6 in

Carnoustie has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 36°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.0") and April the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Carnoustie

4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Carnoustie High School - - - -
Carlogie Primary School - - - -
Woodlands Primary School - - - -
Burnside Primary School Grounds - - - -
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Radio Stations near Carnoustie

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Dundee Radio Club community radio, field recordings MP3 320 kbps
Radio GH folk MP3 128 kbps
Tay Bridges Radio - MP3 320 kbps
NOW Radio 80s 80's, 80s MP3
Mearns FM - MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Carnoustie

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bell Pettigrew Museum
Brechin Town House Museum
Broughty Castle Museum
Crail Museum and Heritage Centre
Dundee Museum of Transport
Meffan Institute Museum & Gallery
Montrose Air Station Heritage Centre
Montrose Museum
MUSA Collections Centre
R&A World Golf Museum
Signal Tower Museum
St Andrews Castle Visitor Centre
St Andrews Cathedral Museum
St Andrews Museum
St Andrews Preservation Trust Museum
St Vigeans Sculptured Stones Museum
Wardlaw Museum

Libraries in Carnoustie

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Angus Archives0.0
Arbroath Library0.0
Brechin Library0.0
Broughty Ferry Library0.0
Carnoustie Library0.0
Fintry Community Library0.0
Forfar Library0.0
J F Allen Library0.0
Martyrs Kirk Research Library0.0
Monifieth Library0.0
Montrose Library0.0
Newport Library0.0
St Andrews Library0.0
Tayport Library0.0
The Hub Library & Learning Centre0.0
University of St Andrews Library0.0
Whitfield Community Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Carnoustie

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Arbroath Farmers' Market
Carnoustie Farmers' Market
Fish Market
Forfar Farmers' Market
Montrose Farmers' Market

Hotels in Carnoustie

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

19th Hole Hotel and Restaurant
Aboukir Hotel
Carnoustie Golf Hotel
Station Hotel
The Kinloch

Restaurants in Carnoustie

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Imperial Restaurant
Thai Kitchen
The Rookery

Cafes in Carnoustie

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Franco's Cafe
Gather Kitchen & Deli
Madisons
Sweet Nix
Tee Caddy Cafe

Dentists in Carnoustie

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Carnoustie Dental Care
Laws Dental

Veterinaries in Carnoustie

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Wallace Vets

Train Stations in Carnoustie

3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Barry Links
Carnoustie
Golf Street

Banks in Carnoustie

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banking Hub

Golf Courses in Carnoustie

4 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Carnoustie Buddon Course
The Carnoustie Burnside Course
The Carnoustie Championship Course
The Nestie

Breweries in Carnoustie

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
MòR Beers
Redcastle Brewery
St Andrews Brewing Company

Stadiums & Teams in Carnoustie

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Carnoustie

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Glenshee Ski Center 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Garthdee Ski Centre 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Carnoustie

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aberdeen International AirportABZLarge Airport
Edinburgh AirportEDILarge Airport
Dundee AirportDNDMedium Airport
Leuchars Station AirfieldADXMedium Airport
Aboyne Airfield-Small Airport
Archerfield Airstrip-Small Airport
Baldardo Field-Small Airport
Balgone Airstrip-Small Airport
Balgrummo Steading Airstrip-Small Airport
Castleton Farm-Small Airport
East Fortune Airfield-Small Airport
Fife Airport-Small Airport
Forfar Airstrip-Small Airport
Hilton of Carslogie Airstrip-Small Airport
Kingsmuir Airfield-Small Airport
Kirriemuir Farm Strip-Small Airport
Latch Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Laurencekirk-Small Airport
Montrose Airstrip-Small Airport
Nairns Mains Airstrip-Small Airport
Netherley Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Perth/Scone AirportPSLSmall Airport
Pilmuir Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Portmoak Glider Field-Small Airport
RAF Kirknewton-Small Airport
Teuchats Farm Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Carnoustie

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Carnoustie Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Carnoustie

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Barry Parish Church
Carnoustie Church
Erskine United Free Church of Scotland
Holyrood Episcopal Church
Panbride Parish Church
St Annes

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Carnoustie

What is the population of Carnoustie?

Carnoustie has a population of 11,360 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 8,057 people per square mile, spread across 1.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Carnoustie?

Carnoustie has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 28.4 inches.

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