When is the best time to go to Cockermouth

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Cockermouth, 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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Cockermouth weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Cockermouth 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

Cockermouth January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 262mm 1.8hrs 9.4hrs

The climate in Cockermouth during January can be summarized as cool and very wet.

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

January is in the winter in Cockermouth and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (42°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Cockermouth with around 262mm 10.3 inches of rain making it a very 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.

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February

Cockermouth February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 168mm 2.9hrs 11hrs

February in Cockermouth is generally wet with the temperature being cool.

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

February is in the winter in Cockermouth and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (42°F), whilst at night 0°C (33°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Cockermouth with around 168mm 6.6 inches of rain making it a wet 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 2.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Cockermouth weather in February »

March

Cockermouth March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 201mm 3.6hrs 13hrs

The weather in March in Cockermouth is characteristically cool and very wet.

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

March is in the spring in Cockermouth and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Cockermouth with around 201mm 7.9 inches of rain making it a very wet 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.

Cockermouth weather in March »

April

Cockermouth April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 135mm 5.5hrs 15.3hrs

Cockermouth's weather in April is typically cool and wet in nature.

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 Cockermouth.

April is in the spring in Cockermouth and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (51°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Cockermouth with around 135mm 5.3 inches of rain making it a wet 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 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Cockermouth May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 125mm 6.6hrs 17.5hrs

May is a wet month in Cockermouth and the temperature is generally cool.

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 Cockermouth.

May is in the spring in Cockermouth and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Cockermouth with around 125mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet 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 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Cockermouth weather in May »

June

Cockermouth June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 139mm 6.8hrs 9.4hrs

Cockermouth's weather in June is typically mild and wet in nature.

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

June is in the summer in Cockermouth and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (62°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Cockermouth with around 139mm 5.5 inches of rain making it a wet 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 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Cockermouth weather in June »

July

Cockermouth July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 157mm 6hrs 11hrs

July in Cockermouth is generally wet with the temperature being mild.

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

July is in the summer in Cockermouth and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Cockermouth with around 157mm 6.2 inches of rain making it a wet 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 hours of sunshine per day.

Cockermouth weather in July »

August

Cockermouth August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 202mm 5.7hrs 13hrs

The weather in August in Cockermouth is characteristically mild and very wet.

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

August is in the summer in Cockermouth and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Cockermouth with around 202mm 8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Cockermouth weather in August »

September

Cockermouth September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 229mm 4.2hrs 15.3hrs

Cockermouth's weather in September is typically mild and very wet in nature.

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Cockermouth and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (60°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Cockermouth with around 229mm 9 inches of rain making it a very wet 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.

Cockermouth weather in September »

October

Cockermouth October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 263mm 3.2hrs 17.5hrs

October is a very wet month in Cockermouth and the temperature is generally cool.

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Cockermouth and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 6°C (44°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Cockermouth with around 263mm 10.4 inches of rain making it a very 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 3.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Cockermouth weather in October »

November

Cockermouth November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 257mm 2.4hrs 9.4hrs

Cockermouth's weather in November is typically cool and very wet in nature.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Cockermouth and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (47°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Cockermouth with around 257mm 10.1 inches of rain making it a very 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 2.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Cockermouth weather in November »

December

Cockermouth December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 253mm 1.6hrs 11hrs

December in Cockermouth is generally very wet with the temperature being cool.

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

December is in the winter in Cockermouth and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (44°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Cockermouth with around 253mm 10 inches of rain making it a very 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 1.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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Cockermouth weather stats

Cockermouth weather statistics
Hottest month: July 17.5°C 63.5°F
Driest month: May 125mm 4.9ins
Sunniest month: May 6.6hrs
Coldest month: February 5.4°C 41.7°F
Wettest month: October 263mm 10.4ins
Warmest sea: August 14.9°C 58.8°F
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