Best time to visit Plymouth

Q: When is the best time to visit Plymouth?

The best time to visit Plymouth is July based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: Which is the hottest month in Plymouth?

The hottest time of year in Plymouth is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 20°C.

Q: Which month has the most rain in Plymouth?

In terms of rainfall, December is usually the wettest month in Plymouth with 156mm on average. There are normally 20 days in December with some rain.

Q: When is it sunniest in Plymouth?

The sunniest time of year in Plymouth is normally June with bright sunshine on average for 44% of daylight hours; that's 7 hours of sunshine per day.

Q: When is the sea warmest in Plymouth?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Plymouth in August when the water temperature reaches 16°C.

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When is the best time to visit Plymouth?

The best time to visit Plymouth is July based on the following average weather conditions.

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Which is the hottest month in Plymouth?

The hottest time of year in Plymouth is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 20°C.

Which month has the most rain in Plymouth?

In terms of rainfall, December is usually the wettest month in Plymouth with 156mm on average. There are normally 20 days in December with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Plymouth?

The sunniest time of year in Plymouth is normally June with bright sunshine on average for 44% of daylight hours; that's 7 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Plymouth?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Plymouth in August when the water temperature reaches 16°C.

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The weather guide for England (Plymouth) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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