When is the best time to go to Whitehaven

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Whitehaven 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

Whitehaven January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 201mm 1.8hrs 9.4hrs

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

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

January is in the winter in Whitehaven 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 (34°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Whitehaven with around 201mm 7.9 inches of rain making it a very 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 1.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Whitehaven February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 129mm 3hrs 11hrs

February in Whitehaven is generally wet with the temperature being cool.

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

February is in the winter in Whitehaven and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Whitehaven with around 129mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet 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.

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March

Whitehaven March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 153mm 3.7hrs 13hrs

The weather in March in Whitehaven is characteristically cool and wet.

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

March is in the spring in Whitehaven and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (47°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Whitehaven with around 153mm 6 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 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Whitehaven weather in March »

April

Whitehaven April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 105mm 5.6hrs 15.3hrs

Whitehaven's weather in April is typically cool and damp in nature.

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

April is in the spring in Whitehaven and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (51°F), whilst at night 4°C (38°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Whitehaven with around 105mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a 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 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Whitehaven weather in April »

May

Whitehaven May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 100mm 6.8hrs 17.5hrs

May is a a little damp month in Whitehaven and the temperature is generally mild.

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

May is in the spring in Whitehaven and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Whitehaven with around 100mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little 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 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Whitehaven weather in May »

June

Whitehaven June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 110mm 6.8hrs 9.4hrs

June is a damp month in Whitehaven and the temperature is generally mild.

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

June is in the summer in Whitehaven and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Whitehaven with around 110mm 4.3 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 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Whitehaven weather in June »

July

Whitehaven July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 122mm 6.1hrs 11hrs

July in Whitehaven is generally wet with the temperature being mild.

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

July is in the summer in Whitehaven and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Whitehaven with around 122mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet 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 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Whitehaven weather in July »

August

Whitehaven August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 158mm 5.8hrs 13hrs

The weather in August in Whitehaven is characteristically mild and wet.

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

August is in the summer in Whitehaven and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Whitehaven with around 158mm 6.2 inches of rain making it a wet 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 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Whitehaven weather in August »

September

Whitehaven September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 180mm 4.3hrs 15.3hrs

Whitehaven's weather in September is typically mild and wet in nature.

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Whitehaven and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Whitehaven with around 180mm 7.1 inches of rain making it a wet 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.

Whitehaven weather in September »

October

Whitehaven October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 206mm 3.3hrs 17.5hrs

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

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 Whitehaven.

October is in the fall / autumn in Whitehaven and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Whitehaven with around 206mm 8.1 inches of rain making it a very 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 3.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Whitehaven weather in October »

November

Whitehaven November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 195mm 2.5hrs 9.4hrs

Cool and wet weather often prevails in Whitehaven during the month of November

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Whitehaven and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 4°C (38°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Whitehaven with around 195mm 7.7 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 2.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Whitehaven weather in November »

December

Whitehaven December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 194mm 1.6hrs 11hrs

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

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

December is in the winter in Whitehaven 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 Whitehaven with around 194mm 7.6 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 1.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Whitehaven weather in December »

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Whitehaven weather stats

Whitehaven weather statistics
Hottest month: July 18°C 64.4°F
Driest month: May 100mm 3.9ins
Sunniest month: May 6.8hrs
Coldest month: January 6°C 42.8°F
Wettest month: October 206mm 8.1ins
Warmest sea: August 14.9°C 58.8°F
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