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The best time to visit Portsmouth

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

Short answer

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

Portsmouth is warmest in June (highs near 21°C) and coldest in January (lows around 3°C), with roughly 1057 mm of precipitation across the year and October 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 Portsmouth forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Portsmouth weather by month

what to expect in Portsmouth through the year

Here is Portsmouth'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 Portsmouth by season.

Jan
Cool
Feb
10°
Cool
Mar
10°
Cool
Apr
12°
Cool
May
17°
10°
Mild
Jun
21°
13°
Mild
Jul
20°
14°
Mild
Aug
21°
14°
Mild
Sep
20°
14°
Mild
Oct
16°
11°
Mild
Wettest
Nov
12°
Cool
Dec
10°
Cool

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Portsmouth?
The most comfortable time to visit Portsmouth is usually May, June, July and August, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest October rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Portsmouth?
June is the warmest month in Portsmouth, averaging highs near 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Portsmouth?
January is the coldest month in Portsmouth, with lows around 3°C.
When is the rainy season in Portsmouth?
The wettest month in Portsmouth is usually October, out of roughly 1057 mm of precipitation across the year.

Portsmouth month by month