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Climate in Plymouth (England)


Average weather, temperature, rainfall, sunshine hours

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Plymouth, where it's located


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Climate chart - Plymouth
The climate of Plymouth is oceanic, with quite cold, rainy winters and mild, relatively rainy summers.
The city is located in the south-west of England, in Devon, in the area that in winter is the mildest of the country. Not surprisingly, snow is very rare, and even when it snows, only a few centimeters (1 inch = 2.54 cm) generally accumulate on the ground.
Winter is not very cold, but the sky is often cloudy, the humidity is high and there are periods when the wind blows moderate or strong. The rains are frequent.
On the coldest nights of the year, the temperature generally drops to around -2/-3 °C (27/28 °F °F), but can sometimes drop to lower values. The coldest record is -8.8 °C (16.2 °F) and was set in January 1979.
In summer, temperatures are generally mild or cool. It can also rain, albeit a little less often than in winter.
Due to its coastal location, Plymouth is a little more sheltered from the heat waves that can sometimes affect the south of England. However, hot periods cannot be ruled out, usually of short duration. The highest record is 33.9 °C (93 °F) and was set in July 2022. The previous record was 31.6 °C (88.9 °F), set in June 1976.

Plymouth

Best Time


The best time to visit Plymouth is the summer, or more generally from mid-May to mid-September: temperatures are generally good for outdoors activities, although it's better to bring an umbrella, and a sweatshirt or sweater for the evening or for cool days.

Plymouth - Climate data


In Plymouth, the average temperature of the coldest month (February) is of 6.5 °C, that of the warmest month (August) is of 16.7 °C. Here are the average temperatures.
Plymouth - Average temperatures (1991-2020)
Temperatures (°C)
MonthMinMaxMean
January4.296.6
February3.99.16.5
March4.810.77.8
April6.213.19.6
May8.615.712.2
June11.218.414.8
July13.120.116.6
August13.220.216.7
September11.518.414.9
October9.31512.2
November6.711.89.3
December4.89.57.2
Year8.114.311.2

Precipitation amounts to 1040 millimeters per year: it is therefore quite abundant. It ranges from 60 millimeters in the driest month (May) to 125 millimeters in the wettest one (December). Here is the average precipitation.
Plymouth - Average precipitation
MonthRain (mm)Days
January11015
February9013
March7512
April7011
May6010
June6510
July6510
August8011
September7010
October11015
November12016
December12516
Year1040149

The sea temperature ranges from 9 °C in March to 16.5 °C in August. Here are the average sea temperatures.
Plymouth - Sea temperature
MonthTemperatures (°C)
January10
February9.5
March9
April10
May11.5
June13.5
July15.5
August16.5
September16
October14.5
November13">
December11.5
Year12.6

There are on average around 1735 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.
Plymouth - Sunshine hours
MonthAverageTotal
January260
February390
March4130
April6.5190
May7.5225
June7.5220
July7210
August6.5195
September5.5160
October4120
November2.575
December255
Year4.71735

Plymouth - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020
(January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December)


January is generally a quite mild month. The average temperature is of 6.6 °C, with a minimum of 4.2 °C and a maximum of 9 °C.
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2 °C. However, it dropped to -7 °C in January 2009.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 12 °C. However, it reached 14.4 °C in January 1998.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 110 mm, distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 35 minutes.
Sun iconThere are on average 2 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 23% of the time.
The average humidity is 86%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 22.5 kph.
Sea iconThe average sea temperature is of 10.2 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.


February, the coldest month of the year, is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of 6.5 °C, with a minimum of 3.9 °C and a maximum of 9.1 °C.
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -1.5 °C. However, it dropped to -6.5 °C in February 1991.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 12.5 °C. However, it reached 16.7 °C in February 2019.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 90 mm, distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 5 minutes.
Sun iconThere are on average 3 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 31% of the time.
The average humidity is 84%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 20.9 kph.
Sea iconThe average sea temperature is of 9.4 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.


March is generally a quite mild month. The average temperature is of 7.8 °C, with a minimum of 4.8 °C and a maximum of 10.7 °C.
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -0.5 °C. However, it dropped to -4.6 °C in March 2018.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 15 °C. However, it reached 20.1 °C in March 2012.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 75 mm, distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
Sun iconThere are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 35% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 20 kph.
Sea iconThe average sea temperature is of 9.2 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.


April is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 9.6 °C, with a minimum of 6.2 °C and a maximum of 13.1 °C.
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1 °C. However, it dropped to -1.6 °C in April 2008.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 18.5 °C. However, it reached 24.1 °C in April 2003.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 70 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 55 minutes.
Sun iconThere are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 45% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 17.6 kph.
Sea iconThe average sea temperature is of 9.8 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.


May is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 12.2 °C, with a minimum of 8.6 °C and a maximum of 15.7 °C.
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3.5 °C. However, it dropped to 1.2 °C in May 1996.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22 °C. However, it reached 26 °C in May 2012.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 60 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 30 minutes. So the days are long.
Sun iconThere are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 47% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 17.3 kph.
Sea iconThe average sea temperature is of 11.4 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.


June is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 14.8 °C, with a minimum of 11.2 °C and a maximum of 18.4 °C.
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7 °C. However, it dropped to 4.9 °C in June 2009.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24.5 °C. However, it reached 28.7 °C in June 2017.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 65 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 16 hours and 25 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
Sun iconThere are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 45% of the time.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 16.6 kph.
Sea iconThe average sea temperature is of 13.6 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.


July is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 16.6 °C, with a minimum of 13.1 °C and a maximum of 20.1 °C.
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9 °C. However, it dropped to 6.3 °C in July 2015.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25.5 °C. However, it reached 30.9 °C in July 1995.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 65 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 55 minutes. So the days are long.
Sun iconThere are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 42% of the time.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 16.1 kph.
Sea iconThe average sea temperature is of 15.7 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.


August, the warmest month of the year, is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 16.7 °C, with a minimum of 13.2 °C and a maximum of 20.2 °C.
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8.5 °C. However, it dropped to 6 °C in August 2014.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25 °C. However, it reached 30 °C in August 2003.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 80 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 25 minutes. So the days are long.
Sun iconThere are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 44% of the time.
The average humidity is 84%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 15.9 kph.
Sea iconThe average sea temperature is of 16.6 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.


September is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 14.9 °C, with a minimum of 11.5 °C and a maximum of 18.4 °C.
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6.5 °C. However, it dropped to 3.9 °C in September 2010.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22.5 °C. However, it reached 25.9 °C in September 2004.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 70 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
Sun iconThere are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 43% of the time.
The average humidity is 84%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 16.6 kph.
Sea iconThe average sea temperature is of 16.1 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.


October is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 12.2 °C, with a minimum of 9.3 °C and a maximum of 15 °C.
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3.5 °C. However, it dropped to -1.1 °C in October 2018.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 19 °C. However, it reached 24.7 °C in October 2011.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 110 mm, distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 40 minutes.
Sun iconThere are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 36% of the time.
The average humidity is 85%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 19.9 kph.
Sea iconThe average sea temperature is of 14.7 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.


November is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 9.3 °C, with a minimum of 6.7 °C and a maximum of 11.8 °C.
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0.5 °C. However, it dropped to -4.2 °C in November 2010.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 15.5 °C. However, it reached 17.6 °C in November 2016.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 120 mm, distributed over 16 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 0 minutes.
Sun iconThere are on average 2.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 27% of the time.
The average humidity is 86%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 20.6 kph.
Sea iconThe average sea temperature is of 13 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.


December is generally a quite mild month. The average temperature is of 7.2 °C, with a minimum of 4.8 °C and a maximum of 9.5 °C.
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -1.5 °C. However, it dropped to -5.6 °C in December 2010.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 13 °C. However, it reached 15.1 °C in December 2015.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 125 mm, distributed over 16 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 5 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
Sun iconThere are on average 2 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 22% of the time.
The average humidity is 86%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 22.1 kph.
Sea iconThe average sea temperature is of 11.5 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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