When is the best time to go to Salisbury

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Salisbury 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

Salisbury January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 77mm 2hrs 9.8hrs

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

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

January is in the winter in Salisbury 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 Salisbury with around 77mm 3 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 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Salisbury February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 53mm 2.9hrs 11.2hrs

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

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

February is in the winter in Salisbury 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 (34°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Salisbury with around 53mm 2.1 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 2.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Salisbury March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 62mm 4.1hrs 12.9hrs

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

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

March is in the spring in Salisbury 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 Salisbury with around 62mm 2.5 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 4.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Salisbury April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 45mm 5.8hrs 15hrs

Salisbury'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 Salisbury.

April is in the spring in Salisbury 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 Salisbury with around 45mm 1.8 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 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Salisbury May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 56mm 6.9hrs 16.8hrs

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

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

May is in the spring in Salisbury 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 Salisbury with around 56mm 2.2 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 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Salisbury June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 52mm 7.6hrs 9.8hrs

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

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

June is in the summer in Salisbury and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Salisbury with around 52mm 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 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Salisbury July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 41mm 7.1hrs 11.2hrs

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

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

July is in the summer in Salisbury and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (71°F), whilst at night 11°C (53°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Salisbury with around 41mm 1.6 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 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Salisbury August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 57mm 6.7hrs 12.9hrs

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

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

August is in the summer in Salisbury 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 Salisbury with around 57mm 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 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Salisbury September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 62mm 5.4hrs 15hrs

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

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 Salisbury.

September is in the fall / autumn in Salisbury and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Salisbury with around 62mm 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 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Salisbury October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 68mm 3.8hrs 16.8hrs

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

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Salisbury 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 (45°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Salisbury with around 68mm 2.7 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 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Salisbury November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 73mm 2.8hrs 9.8hrs

Salisbury's weather in November is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Salisbury 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 Salisbury with around 73mm 2.9 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 2.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Salisbury December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 83mm 2.1hrs 11.2hrs

December in Salisbury is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.

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

December is in the winter in Salisbury 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 Salisbury with around 83mm 3.2 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 2.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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Salisbury weather stats

Salisbury weather statistics
Hottest month: July 21.2°C 70.2°F
Driest month: July 41mm 1.6ins
Sunniest month: June 7.6hrs
Coldest month: January 6.7°C 44.1°F
Wettest month: December 83mm 3.3ins
Warmest sea: August 16.6°C 61.9°F
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