When is the best time to go to Alton

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Alton, United States. 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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Alton weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Alton 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

Alton January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 68mm 5.8hrs 10.9hrs

Alton's weather in January is typically cold and reasonably dry in nature.

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

January is in the winter in Alton and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 6°C (42°F), whilst at night -7°C (19°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Alton with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Alton weather in January »

February

Alton February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 76mm 6.3hrs 11.8hrs

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

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

February is in the winter in Alton and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 9°C (48°F), whilst at night -5°C (24°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Alton with around 76mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Alton weather in February »

March

Alton March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 110mm 7.7hrs 12.8hrs

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

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

March is in the spring in Alton and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Alton with around 110mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp 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 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Alton weather in March »

April

Alton April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 108mm 8.7hrs 14hrs

Alton's weather in April is typically mild and damp in nature.

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 Alton.

April is in the spring in Alton and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Alton with around 108mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp 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 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Alton weather in April »

May

Alton May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 118mm 10.4hrs 15hrs

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

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 Alton.

May is in the spring in Alton and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Alton with around 118mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp 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 10.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Alton weather in May »

June

Alton June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 93mm 11.1hrs 10.9hrs

June in Alton is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.

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

June is in the summer in Alton and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Alton with around 93mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Alton weather in June »

July

Alton July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 91mm 11hrs 11.8hrs

July in Alton is generally a little damp with the temperature being hot.

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 Alton.

July is in the summer in Alton and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Alton with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11 hours of sunshine per day.

Alton weather in July »

August

Alton August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 89mm 10.3hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Alton is characteristically hot, humid and a little damp.

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 Alton.

August is in the summer in Alton and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 31°C (89°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Alton with around 89mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Alton weather in August »

September

Alton September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 95mm 8.6hrs 14hrs

Alton's weather in September is typically warm and a little damp in nature.

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Alton and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Alton with around 95mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Alton weather in September »

October

Alton October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 79mm 8.7hrs 15hrs

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

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Alton and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Alton with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Alton weather in October »

November

Alton November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 114mm 6hrs 10.9hrs

Cool and damp weather often prevails in Alton during the month of November

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Alton and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Alton with around 114mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.

Alton weather in November »

December

Alton December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 96mm 5.4hrs 11.8hrs

December in Alton 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 Alton for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Alton and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night -5°C (24°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Alton with around 96mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Alton weather in December »

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Alton weather stats

Alton weather statistics
Hottest month: July 32°C 89.6°F
Driest month: January 68mm 2.7ins
Sunniest month: July 11hrs
Coldest month: January 5.4°C 41.7°F
Wettest month: May 118mm 4.6ins
Warmest sea: August 24°C 75.2°F
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