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The best time to visit Southampton

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

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Southampton 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.

Southampton is warmest in June (highs near 21°C) and coldest in January (lows around 2°C), with roughly 1058 mm of precipitation across the year and March 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 Southampton forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Southampton weather by month

what to expect in Southampton through the year

Here is Southampton'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 Southampton by season.

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

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Southampton?
The most comfortable time to visit Southampton 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.
What is the warmest month in Southampton?
June is the warmest month in Southampton, averaging highs near 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Southampton?
January is the coldest month in Southampton, with lows around 2°C.
When is the rainy season in Southampton?
The wettest month in Southampton is usually March, out of roughly 1058 mm of precipitation across the year.

Southampton month by month