The city enjoys warm summers, with mild spring and autumn periods, while winter can be cold with possible snow. The best time to visit is between June and August when everything is open and some of the student population have left for home. The weather is pleasant and sunny with occasional rainy spells, and the International Guitar Festival in July and the Food & Flower Festival from August to September ensure that there is lots to see and do. It’s quieter in autumn (September to November) when the school holidays are over, but the Dundee Literary Festival attracts top authors and book fans in October. Although winter is low season, festive events make Christmas and New Year a good choice, and the spring months of March till May are excellent if you enjoy cool days and an abundance of new foliage and plant life.The cheapest time to visit is during the low season period from November till February, or the shoulder season times of March and April and October and November. Summer is high season and flight prices reflect this, but it’s still possible to find bargain fares
It’s possible to walk safely all over the city, and many locals and visitors do. There are also good local bus services which take in main points of interest, and also link the city to the famous golf courses at nearby St. Andrews and to the highlands. Taxis operate on a set fare system, and there are plenty of local companies to choose from.