When is the best time to go to Somerset

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Somerset 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

Somerset January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
1°C 88mm 3.7hrs 10.7hrs

Somerset's weather in January is typically cold and a little damp in nature.

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

January is in the winter in Somerset and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (34°F), whilst at night -9°C (17°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Somerset with around 88mm 3.5 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 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Somerset February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
3°C 83mm 4.6hrs 11.6hrs

February in Somerset is generally a little damp with the temperature being cold.

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

February is in the winter in Somerset and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (37°F), whilst at night -8°C (18°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Somerset with around 83mm 3.3 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 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Somerset March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 106mm 5.7hrs 12.8hrs

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

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

March is in the spring in Somerset and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 9°C (48°F), whilst at night -3°C (27°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Somerset with around 106mm 4.2 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 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Somerset April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 102mm 6.8hrs 14.2hrs

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

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

April is in the spring in Somerset and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (60°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Somerset with around 102mm 4 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 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Somerset May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 112mm 7.8hrs 15.3hrs

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

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

May is in the spring in Somerset and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Somerset with around 112mm 4.4 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 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Somerset June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 111mm 8.6hrs 10.7hrs

Warm and damp weather often prevails in Somerset during the month of June

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

June is in the summer in Somerset and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Somerset with around 111mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp 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 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Somerset July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 123mm 8.6hrs 11.6hrs

July in Somerset is generally wet with the temperature being warm.

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

July is in the summer in Somerset and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Somerset with around 123mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet 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 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Somerset August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 102mm 7.8hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Somerset is characteristically warm, humid and damp.

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

August is in the summer in Somerset and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Somerset with around 102mm 4 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 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Somerset September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 91mm 6.8hrs 14.2hrs

Somerset's weather in September is typically mild and a little damp in nature.

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Somerset and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Somerset with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little 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 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Somerset October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 79mm 5.8hrs 15.3hrs

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

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Somerset and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Somerset with around 79mm 3.1 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 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Somerset November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 93mm 3.7hrs 10.7hrs

November in Somerset 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 Somerset for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Somerset and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 10°C (50°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Somerset with around 93mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little 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 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Somerset December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
3°C 92mm 3hrs 11.6hrs

December in Somerset is generally a little damp with the temperature being cold.

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

December is in the winter in Somerset and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 4°C (39°F), whilst at night -6°C (22°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Somerset with around 92mm 3.6 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 hours of sunshine per day.

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Somerset weather stats

Somerset weather statistics
Hottest month: July 27.3°C 81.1°F
Driest month: October 79mm 3.1ins
Sunniest month: July 8.6hrs
Coldest month: January 0.8°C 33.4°F
Wettest month: July 123mm 4.8ins
Warmest sea: August 23.3°C 73.9°F
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