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Plymouth weather

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Cloudy,rain likely tomorrow

Met Office, the European and the American model agree on a high near 22° in Plymouth today. Tomorrow looks light drizzle around 20°, with a 42% chance of rain.

22°14°
20°16°
18°12°
18°11°
18°13°
20°13°
Todaymodels agreeTomorrowmodels agreeTuesdaymodels agreeWednesdaymodels agreeThursdaymodels agreeFridaysplit ±4°
Met OfficeUKMO model
23°
Cloudy
Today 23°·Low 15°·Rain -
EuropeanECMWF
22°
Cloudy
Today 22°·Low 14°·Rain 75%
AmericanNOAA GFS
23°
Cloudy
Today 23°·Low 13°·Rain 26%

The weather map: all three models at once

Met Office, European, American side by side around Plymouth and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

14-day forecast

where the models agree, and where they split
Today
Cloudy
22° 14°
models agree
Tomorrow
Light drizzle
20° 16°
models agree
Tue
Rain
18° 12°
models agree
Wed
Cloudy
18° 11°
models agree
Thu
Light rain
18° 13°
models agree
Fri
Light drizzle
20° 13°
±4°
Sat
Drizzle
19° 10°
±3°
Sun
Heavy drizzle
21° 16°
±5°
Mon
Light drizzle
20° 15°
models agree
Tue
Light rain
20° 13°
±3°
Wed
Light rain
18° 11°
±5°
Thu
Light drizzle
20° 10°
±6°
Fri
Drizzle
20° 12°
±6°
Sat
Light drizzle
19° 10°
±6°

Plymouth, England. Below we compare what Met Office, European, American forecast for Plymouth right now and flag exactly where they disagree, then break down Plymouth's weather month by month and which forecast model has been most accurate here.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in United Kingdom before you trust any single number.

Plymouth weather by month

what to expect in Plymouth through the year

Here is Plymouth'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 Plymouth by season.

Jan
Cool
Feb
10°
Cool
Mar
11°
Cool
Wettest
Apr
12°
Cool
May
17°
10°
Mild
Jun
19°
13°
Mild
Jul
19°
14°
Mild
Aug
19°
14°
Mild
Sep
19°
13°
Mild
Oct
16°
12°
Mild
Nov
12°
Cool
Dec
11°
Cool

What Plymouth's weather is like through the year

Plymouth runs from warm summers, with June highs near 19°C, to cool winters, when January lows sit around 4°C (a swing of about 15°C across the year). March is usually the wettest month, and Plymouth sees roughly 1604 mm of precipitation annually.

Best time to visit Plymouth

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

Which forecast is most accurate in Plymouth?

CheckWeather Score — graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather Score🌡 Temp💨 Wind🌧 RainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
94
/100rank #1
87±0.7°C97±1.0 mph100100% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
Met Office logo
Met Office
81
/100rank #2
80±1.1°C96±1.3 mph7184% hitMet Office (United Kingdom)Exeter, United Kingdom
American logo
American
75
/100rank #3
70±1.7°C90±3.2 mph7184% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy — each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 1880 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in United Kingdom, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

Bottom line: over the last 30 days the European model has been the most accurate forecast for Plymouth, scoring 94/100 on our CheckWeather Score, ahead of the Met Office at 81. See the full UK accuracy scoreboard for exactly how every model is tested.

Where the models disagree

temperature and rain, judged separately
DayTemperatureRain
Todaymodels agree22° to 23°±49%26% to 75% chance
Tomorrow±1°19° to 20°±24%18% to 42% chance
Tue±2°18° to 19°±1%80% to 81% chance
Wed±2°17° to 19°±3%10% to 13% chance
Thu±1°18° to 18°±11%39% to 50% chance

The models often agree on temperature and still split on rain — and rain is usually what decides whether a plan survives. A wide rain range means the shower is genuinely uncertain, not that the forecast is wrong.

Sunrise and sunset in Plymouth

today, local time
Sunrise
06:38
Sunset
19:51
Daylight
13h 13m

Common questions

What's the weather in Plymouth today?
On this page we show what Met Office, European, American each forecast for Plymouth today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Plymouth today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from Met Office, European, American for Plymouth and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Plymouth?
Over the last 30 days, the European model has been the most accurate for Plymouth (CheckWeather Score 94/100), ahead of the Met Office at 81. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the UK accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in Plymouth?
June is typically the warmest month in Plymouth, with average highs around 19°C.
How cold does Plymouth get?
The coldest month in Plymouth is January, when overnight lows average about 4°C.
How much rain does Plymouth get?
Plymouth sees roughly 1604 mm of precipitation a year, with March usually the wettest month.
When is the best time to visit Plymouth?
The most comfortable time to visit Plymouth is usually May, June, July and August, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest March rain is behind you.
Does it snow in Plymouth?
Rarely - Plymouth very seldom sees overnight lows drop below freezing, so lasting snow is unusual.

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