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The best time to visit Plymouth

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

Short answer

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 December rain is behind you.

Plymouth is warmest in July (highs near 19°C) and coldest in January (lows around 4°C), with roughly 1282 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 Plymouth forecast - and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Plymouth weather by month

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

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
9°
4°
Cool
Feb
8°
4°
Cool
Mar
10°
5°
Cool
Apr
11°
6°
Cool
May
16°
9°
Mild
Jun
18°
12°
Mild
Jul
19°
14°
Mild
Aug
19°
14°
Mild
Sep
18°
12°
Mild
Oct
15°
11°
Mild
Nov
11°
7°
Cool
Dec
9°
6°
Cool
Wettest

Common questions

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 December rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Plymouth?
July is the warmest month in Plymouth, averaging highs near 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Plymouth?
January is the coldest month in Plymouth, with lows around 4°C.
When is the rainy season in Plymouth?
The wettest month in Plymouth is usually December, out of roughly 1282 mm of precipitation across the year.

Plymouth month by month