When is the best time to go to Saint Helens

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Saint Helens 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

Saint Helens January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 71mm 1.8hrs 9.5hrs

The climate in Saint Helens 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 Saint Helens for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Saint Helens and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Saint Helens with around 71mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 1.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Saint Helens February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 51mm 2.6hrs 11.1hrs

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

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 Saint Helens.

February is in the winter in Saint Helens 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 (35°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Saint Helens with around 51mm 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 2.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Saint Helens March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 60mm 3.6hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in March in Saint Helens is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

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 Saint Helens.

March is in the spring in Saint Helens and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Saint Helens with around 60mm 2.4 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 3.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Saint Helens April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 54mm 5.2hrs 15.2hrs

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

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

April is in the spring in Saint Helens and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Saint Helens with around 54mm 2.1 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 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Saint Helens May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 61mm 6.5hrs 17.3hrs

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

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

May is in the spring in Saint Helens and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Saint Helens with around 61mm 2.4 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 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Saint Helens June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 66mm 6.7hrs 9.5hrs

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

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

June is in the summer in Saint Helens 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 Saint Helens with around 66mm 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 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Saint Helens July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 61mm 6hrs 11.1hrs

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

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

July is in the summer in Saint Helens and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (67°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Saint Helens with around 61mm 2.4 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 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Saint Helens August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 77mm 5.6hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in August in Saint Helens is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

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

August is in the summer in Saint Helens and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Saint Helens with around 77mm 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 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Saint Helens September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 76mm 4.5hrs 15.2hrs

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

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Saint Helens and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Saint Helens with around 76mm 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 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Saint Helens October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 83mm 3.3hrs 17.3hrs

October is a a little damp month in Saint Helens 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 Saint Helens.

October is in the fall / autumn in Saint Helens and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Saint Helens with around 83mm 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 3.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Saint Helens November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 84mm 2.3hrs 9.5hrs

The climate in Saint Helens during November can be summarized as cool and a little damp.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Saint Helens and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (49°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Saint Helens with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little 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 2.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Saint Helens December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 78mm 1.6hrs 11.1hrs

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

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

December is in the winter in Saint Helens and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Saint Helens with around 78mm 3.1 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 1.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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Saint Helens weather stats

Saint Helens weather statistics
Hottest month: July 19.3°C 66.7°F
Driest month: February 51mm 2ins
Sunniest month: May 6.5hrs
Coldest month: January 6.4°C 43.5°F
Wettest month: November 84mm 3.3ins
Warmest sea: August 15.3°C 59.5°F
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