When is the best time to go to Guildford

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Guildford 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

Guildford January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 69mm 1.9hrs 9.7hrs

Cool and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Guildford during the month of January

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

January is in the winter in Guildford and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Guildford with around 69mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 1.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Guildford February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 45mm 2.7hrs 11.2hrs

February in Guildford is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

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

February is in the winter in Guildford and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Guildford with around 45mm 1.8 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 2.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Guildford weather in February »

March

Guildford March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 57mm 3.9hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in March in Guildford is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

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

March is in the spring in Guildford and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Guildford with around 57mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 3.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Guildford April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 50mm 5.4hrs 15hrs

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

April is in the spring in Guildford and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Guildford with around 50mm 2 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 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Guildford weather in April »

May

Guildford May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 56mm 6.8hrs 16.8hrs

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

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

May is in the spring in Guildford and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Guildford with around 56mm 2.2 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 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Guildford weather in May »

June

Guildford June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 51mm 7.3hrs 9.7hrs

June is a reasonably dry month in Guildford and the temperature is generally mild.

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

June is in the summer in Guildford and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Guildford with around 51mm 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 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Guildford weather in June »

July

Guildford July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 47mm 6.8hrs 11.2hrs

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

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

July is in the summer in Guildford and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Guildford with around 47mm 1.8 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 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Guildford weather in July »

August

Guildford August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 55mm 6.6hrs 12.9hrs

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

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

August is in the summer in Guildford and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Guildford with around 55mm 2.2 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 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Guildford weather in August »

September

Guildford September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 63mm 5.3hrs 15hrs

Guildford's weather in September is typically mild 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 Guildford.

September is in the fall / autumn in Guildford and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Guildford with around 63mm 2.5 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 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Guildford weather in September »

October

Guildford October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 66mm 3.8hrs 16.8hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Guildford and the temperature is generally mild.

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Guildford and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Guildford with around 66mm 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 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Guildford weather in October »

November

Guildford November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 67mm 2.6hrs 9.7hrs

November in Guildford is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Guildford and is typically the 2nd warmest 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 November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Guildford with around 67mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 2.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Guildford weather in November »

December

Guildford December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 70mm 1.7hrs 11.2hrs

December in Guildford is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

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

December is in the winter in Guildford and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Guildford with around 70mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 1.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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Guildford weather stats

Guildford weather statistics
Hottest month: July 21.5°C 70.7°F
Driest month: February 45mm 1.8ins
Sunniest month: August 6.6hrs
Coldest month: January 6.6°C 43.9°F
Wettest month: December 70mm 2.8ins
Warmest sea: August 17°C 62.6°F
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