When is the best time to go to Exeter

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Exeter 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

Exeter January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 122mm 2hrs 9.8hrs

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

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

January is in the winter in Exeter and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Exeter with around 122mm 4.8 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 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Exeter February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 92mm 2.8hrs 11.2hrs

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

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

February is in the winter in Exeter and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Exeter with around 92mm 3.6 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 2.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Exeter weather in February »

March

Exeter March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 85mm 4.1hrs 12.9hrs

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

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

March is in the spring in Exeter and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Exeter with around 85mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 4.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Exeter weather in March »

April

Exeter April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 62mm 5.9hrs 14.9hrs

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

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 Exeter.

April is in the spring in Exeter and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 5°C (40°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Exeter with around 62mm 2.4 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 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Exeter weather in April »

May

Exeter May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 65mm 6.9hrs 16.7hrs

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

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 Exeter.

May is in the spring in Exeter and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Exeter with around 65mm 2.6 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 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Exeter weather in May »

June

Exeter June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 57mm 7.4hrs 9.8hrs

The weather in June in Exeter is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

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

June is in the summer in Exeter and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Exeter with around 57mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Exeter weather in June »

July

Exeter July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 54mm 7.1hrs 11.2hrs

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

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

July is in the summer in Exeter and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Exeter with around 54mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Exeter weather in July »

August

Exeter August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 70mm 6.5hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in August in Exeter is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

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

August is in the summer in Exeter and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Exeter with around 70mm 2.7 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 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Exeter weather in August »

September

Exeter September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 77mm 5.2hrs 14.9hrs

Exeter's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Exeter and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Exeter with around 77mm 3 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 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Exeter weather in September »

October

Exeter October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 98mm 3.4hrs 16.7hrs

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

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 Exeter.

October is in the fall / autumn in Exeter and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (58°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Exeter with around 98mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 3.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Exeter weather in October »

November

Exeter November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 106mm 2.7hrs 9.8hrs

November in Exeter is generally damp with the temperature being cool.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Exeter and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (51°F), whilst at night 5°C (40°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Exeter with around 106mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a 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 2.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Exeter weather in November »

December

Exeter December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 122mm 2hrs 11.2hrs

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

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

December is in the winter in Exeter and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Exeter with around 122mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a 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 2 hours of sunshine per day.

Exeter weather in December »

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Exeter weather stats

Exeter weather statistics
Hottest month: July 19.8°C 67.6°F
Driest month: July 54mm 2.1ins
Sunniest month: June 7.4hrs
Coldest month: February 7.5°C 45.5°F
Wettest month: January 122mm 4.8ins
Warmest sea: August 16.5°C 61.7°F
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