When is the best time to go to Saffron Walden

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Saffron Walden 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

Saffron Walden January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 46mm 1.9hrs 9.7hrs

The climate in Saffron Walden during January can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

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

January is in the winter in Saffron Walden and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Saffron Walden with around 46mm 1.8 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

Saffron Walden February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 34mm 2.6hrs 11.1hrs

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

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

February is in the winter in Saffron Walden and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Saffron Walden with around 34mm 1.3 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 2.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Saffron Walden March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 43mm 3.8hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in March in Saffron Walden is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

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

March is in the spring in Saffron Walden and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (49°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Saffron Walden with around 43mm 1.7 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 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Saffron Walden April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 43mm 5hrs 15hrs

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

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

April is in the spring in Saffron Walden and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Saffron Walden with around 43mm 1.7 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 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Saffron Walden May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 46mm 6.7hrs 17hrs

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

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

May is in the spring in Saffron Walden and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Saffron Walden with around 46mm 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 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Saffron Walden June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 49mm 7.4hrs 9.7hrs

Saffron Walden's weather in June is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

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

June is in the summer in Saffron Walden and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Saffron Walden with around 49mm 1.9 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.

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July

Saffron Walden July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 50mm 6.3hrs 11.1hrs

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

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

July is in the summer in Saffron Walden and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Saffron Walden with around 50mm 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 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Saffron Walden August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 53mm 6.2hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in August in Saffron Walden is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

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

August is in the summer in Saffron Walden and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 11°C (53°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Saffron Walden with around 53mm 2.1 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 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Saffron Walden September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 49mm 5.3hrs 15hrs

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

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Saffron Walden and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (65°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Saffron Walden with around 49mm 1.9 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 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Saffron Walden October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 50mm 3.9hrs 17hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Saffron Walden 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 Saffron Walden.

October is in the fall / autumn in Saffron Walden and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (58°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Saffron Walden with around 50mm 2 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 3.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Saffron Walden November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 53mm 2.6hrs 9.7hrs

Cool and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Saffron Walden during the month of November

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Saffron Walden and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (49°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Saffron Walden with around 53mm 2.1 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.

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December

Saffron Walden December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 52mm 1.8hrs 11.1hrs

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

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

December is in the winter in Saffron Walden and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night 1°C (35°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Saffron Walden with around 52mm 2 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 1.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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Saffron Walden weather stats

Saffron Walden weather statistics
Hottest month: July 21.1°C 70°F
Driest month: February 34mm 1.3ins
Sunniest month: June 7.4hrs
Coldest month: January 5.9°C 42.6°F
Wettest month: November 53mm 2.1ins
Warmest sea: August 16.7°C 62.1°F
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