Best time to visit Portsmouth

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When is the best time to visit Portsmouth?

The best time to visit Portsmouth is June and July based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 1°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Portsmouth1
    Jan
  • 2°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Portsmouth2
    Feb
  • 7°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Portsmouth7
    Mar
  • 13°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Portsmouth13
    Apr
  • 19°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Portsmouth19
    May
  • 25°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Portsmouth25
    Jun
  • 28°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Portsmouth28
    Jul
  • 27°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Portsmouth27
    Aug
  • 23°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Portsmouth23
    Sep
  • 17°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Portsmouth17
    Oct
  • 10°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Portsmouth10
    Nov
  • 3°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Portsmouth3
    Dec

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Which is the hottest month in Portsmouth?

The hottest time of year in Portsmouth is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 28°C with low heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Portsmouth?

In terms of rainfall, November is usually the wettest month in Portsmouth with 125mm on average. There are normally 11 days in November with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Portsmouth?

The sunniest time of year in Portsmouth is normally July with bright sunshine on average for 62% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Portsmouth?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Portsmouth in August when the water temperature reaches 18°C.

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The weather guide for New Hampshire (Portsmouth) 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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