When is the best time to go to Plymouth

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Plymouth 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

Plymouth January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
7°C 154mm 2.1hrs 9.8hrs 10°C

Cool and wet weather often prevails in Plymouth during the month of January

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

January is in the winter in Plymouth and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Plymouth with around 154mm 6.1 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 2.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Plymouth weather in January »

February

Plymouth February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
7°C 117mm 3hrs 11.2hrs 9°C

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

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

February is in the winter in Plymouth 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 (37°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Plymouth with around 117mm 4.6 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 hours of sunshine per day.

Plymouth weather in February »

March

Plymouth March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
9°C 114mm 4.3hrs 12.9hrs 9°C

The weather in March in Plymouth is characteristically cool and damp.

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

March is in the spring in Plymouth and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (49°F), whilst at night 4°C (38°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Plymouth with around 114mm 4.5 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 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Plymouth weather in March »

April

Plymouth April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
11°C 76mm 6.4hrs 14.9hrs 10°C

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

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

April is in the spring in Plymouth and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Plymouth with around 76mm 3 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 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Plymouth weather in April »

May

Plymouth May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
13°C 79mm 7.4hrs 16.7hrs 11°C

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

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

May is in the spring in Plymouth 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 Plymouth with around 79mm 3.1 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 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Plymouth weather in May »

June

Plymouth June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
16°C 74mm 7.8hrs 9.8hrs 14°C

June in Plymouth is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

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

June is in the summer in Plymouth and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Plymouth with around 74mm 2.9 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 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Plymouth weather in June »

July

Plymouth July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
18°C 74mm 7.4hrs 11.2hrs 16°C

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

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

July is in the summer in Plymouth and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (67°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Plymouth with around 74mm 2.9 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.

Plymouth weather in July »

August

Plymouth August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
17°C 92mm 6.9hrs 12.9hrs 17°C

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

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

August is in the summer in Plymouth and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Plymouth with around 92mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Plymouth weather in August »

September

Plymouth September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
16°C 102mm 5.6hrs 14.9hrs 16°C

Plymouth's weather in September is typically mild and damp in nature.

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Plymouth and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Plymouth with around 102mm 4 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 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Plymouth weather in September »

October

Plymouth October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
13°C 126mm 3.8hrs 16.7hrs 15°C

October is a wet month in Plymouth and the temperature is generally mild.

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Plymouth and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (58°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Plymouth with around 126mm 4.9 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 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Plymouth weather in October »

November

Plymouth November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
10°C 136mm 2.8hrs 9.8hrs 13°C

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

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Plymouth 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 (41°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Plymouth with around 136mm 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 2.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Plymouth weather in November »

December

Plymouth December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
8°C 157mm 2hrs 11.2hrs 11°C

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

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

December is in the winter in Plymouth and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Plymouth with around 157mm 6.2 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.

Plymouth weather in December »

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Plymouth weather stats

Plymouth weather statistics
Hottest month: July 19.4°C 66.9°F
Driest month: June 74mm 2.9ins
Sunniest month: May 7.4hrs
Coldest month: February 7.7°C 45.9°F
Wettest month: December 157mm 6.2ins
Warmest sea: August 16.6°C 61.9°F
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