When is the best time to go to Bideford

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Bideford, United Kingdom. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Bideford weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Bideford are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Bideford January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
7°C 119mm 1.9hrs 9.8hrs 10°C

January is a damp month in Bideford and the temperature is generally cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bideford for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Bideford and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (47°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Bideford with around 119mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Bideford weather in January »

February

Bideford February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
7°C 81mm 3hrs 11.2hrs 9°C

February in Bideford is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Bideford.

February is in the winter in Bideford and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Bideford with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3 hours of sunshine per day.

Bideford weather in February »

March

Bideford March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
8°C 83mm 4.2hrs 12.9hrs 9°C

The weather in March in Bideford is characteristically cool and a little damp.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Bideford.

March is in the spring in Bideford and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (49°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Bideford with around 83mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Bideford weather in March »

April

Bideford April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
10°C 63mm 6.4hrs 14.9hrs 9°C

Bideford's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Bideford, with some very good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Bideford and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (53°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Bideford with around 63mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Bideford weather in April »

May

Bideford May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
13°C 61mm 7.3hrs 16.8hrs 11°C

May is a reasonably dry month in Bideford and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Bideford, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Bideford and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Bideford with around 61mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Bideford weather in May »

June

Bideford June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
15°C 66mm 7.5hrs 9.8hrs 13°C

Mild and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Bideford during the month of June

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Bideford, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Bideford and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Bideford with around 66mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Bideford weather in June »

July

Bideford July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
17°C 66mm 7.3hrs 11.2hrs 15°C

July in Bideford is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Bideford, with some very good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Bideford and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Bideford with around 66mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Bideford weather in July »

August

Bideford August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
17°C 81mm 6.6hrs 12.9hrs 16°C

The weather in August in Bideford is characteristically mild and a little damp.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Bideford, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Bideford and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Bideford with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Bideford weather in August »

September

Bideford September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
16°C 95mm 5.4hrs 14.9hrs 16°C

Bideford's weather in September is typically mild and a little damp in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Bideford, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Bideford and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Bideford with around 95mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Bideford weather in September »

October

Bideford October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
13°C 113mm 3.6hrs 16.8hrs 15°C

October is a damp month in Bideford and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Bideford.

October is in the fall / autumn in Bideford and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (58°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Bideford with around 113mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Bideford weather in October »

November

Bideford November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
10°C 124mm 2.6hrs 9.8hrs 13°C

The weather in November in Bideford is characteristically cool and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bideford for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Bideford and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Bideford with around 124mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Bideford weather in November »

December

Bideford December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
8°C 125mm 1.8hrs 11.2hrs 11°C

December in Bideford is generally wet with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bideford for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Bideford and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Bideford with around 125mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Bideford weather in December »

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Bideford weather stats

Bideford weather statistics
Hottest month: August 18.7°C 65.7°F
Driest month: May 61mm 2.4ins
Sunniest month: May 7.3hrs
Coldest month: February 7.7°C 45.9°F
Wettest month: December 125mm 4.9ins
Warmest sea: August 16.2°C 61.2°F
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