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The best time to visit Exeter

Month-by-month climate averages for Exeter, England, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Exeter is usually May, June, July and August, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest December rain is behind you.

Exeter is warmest in August (highs near 21°C) and coldest in January (lows around 2°C), with roughly 912 mm of precipitation across the year and December the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is May, June, July and August.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Exeter forecast - and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Exeter weather by month

what to expect in Exeter through the year, 1991-2020 averages

Here is Exeter's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Exeter by season.

Jan
8°
2°
Cool
Feb
9°
2°
Cool
Mar
10°
4°
Cool
Apr
12°
5°
Cool
May
16°
8°
Mild
Jun
19°
10°
Mild
Jul
20°
12°
Mild
Aug
21°
13°
Mild
Sep
18°
11°
Mild
Oct
15°
9°
Mild
Nov
10°
5°
Cool
Dec
8°
4°
Cool
Wettest

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Exeter?
The most comfortable time to visit Exeter is usually May, June, July and August, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest December rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Exeter?
August is the warmest month in Exeter, averaging highs near 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Exeter?
January is the coldest month in Exeter, with lows around 2°C.
When is the rainy season in Exeter?
The wettest month in Exeter is usually December, out of roughly 912 mm of precipitation across the year.

Exeter month by month

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