When is the best time to go to Paignton

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Paignton 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

Paignton January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 134mm 2.2hrs 9.8hrs

The weather in January in Paignton is characteristically cool and wet.

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

January is in the winter in Paignton and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (47°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Paignton with around 134mm 5.3 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 2.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Paignton weather in January »

February

Paignton February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 105mm 3hrs 11.2hrs

February in Paignton is generally damp with the temperature being cool.

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

February is in the winter in Paignton and is typically the 2nd coldest 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 February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Paignton with around 105mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a 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 3 hours of sunshine per day.

Paignton weather in February »

March

Paignton March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 95mm 4.4hrs 12.9hrs

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

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 Paignton.

March is in the spring in Paignton and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Paignton with around 95mm 3.8 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 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Paignton weather in March »

April

Paignton April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 64mm 6.4hrs 14.9hrs

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

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 Paignton.

April is in the spring in Paignton 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 (41°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Paignton with around 64mm 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.

Paignton weather in April »

May

Paignton May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 67mm 7.6hrs 16.7hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Paignton 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 Paignton.

May is in the spring in Paignton and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Paignton with around 67mm 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 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Paignton weather in May »

June

Paignton June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 61mm 8hrs 9.8hrs

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

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

June is in the summer in Paignton and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Paignton with around 61mm 2.4 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 8 hours of sunshine per day.

Paignton weather in June »

July

Paignton July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 56mm 8hrs 11.2hrs

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

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

July is in the summer in Paignton and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Paignton with around 56mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.

Paignton weather in July »

August

Paignton August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 75mm 7.2hrs 12.9hrs

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

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

August is in the summer in Paignton and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Paignton with around 75mm 3 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 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Paignton weather in August »

September

Paignton September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 81mm 5.7hrs 14.9hrs

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

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Paignton and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Paignton with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Paignton weather in September »

October

Paignton October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 101mm 3.8hrs 16.7hrs

October is a damp month in Paignton 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 Paignton.

October is in the fall / autumn in Paignton and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Paignton with around 101mm 4 inches of rain making it a 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 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Paignton weather in October »

November

Paignton November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 109mm 3hrs 9.8hrs

Paignton's weather in November is typically cool and damp in nature.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Paignton 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 (42°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Paignton with around 109mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a 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 hours of sunshine per day.

Paignton weather in November »

December

Paignton December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 131mm 2.2hrs 11.2hrs

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

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

December is in the winter in Paignton and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (49°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Paignton with around 131mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a 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 2.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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Paignton weather stats

Paignton weather statistics
Hottest month: July 19.9°C 67.8°F
Driest month: July 56mm 2.2ins
Sunniest month: July 8hrs
Coldest month: February 7.9°C 46.2°F
Wettest month: January 134mm 5.3ins
Warmest sea: August 16.5°C 61.7°F
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