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Forecast confidence: Medium · models disagree by 3°C

Taunton weather

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Cloudy,cooler tomorrow

Met Office, the European and the American model put Taunton's high today between 22° and 25°, a 3° split. Tomorrow looks cloudy around 21°, with a 18% chance of rain.

24°14°
21°16°
19°12°
18°11°
19°11°
20°14°
Todaysplit ±3°Tomorrowsplit ±3°Tuesdaymodels agreeWednesdaymodels agreeThursdaymodels agreeFridaysplit ±3°
Met OfficeUKMO model
25°
Cloudy
Today 25°·Low 15°·Rain -
EuropeanECMWF
22°
Light rain
Today 22°·Low 13°·Rain 73%
AmericanNOAA GFS
25°
Cloudy
Today 25°·Low 13°·Rain 13%

The weather map: all three models at once

Met Office, European, American side by side around Taunton 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
24° 14°
±3°
Tomorrow
Cloudy
21° 16°
±3°
Tue
Drizzle
19° 12°
models agree
Wed
Cloudy
18° 11°
models agree
Thu
Light drizzle
19° 11°
models agree
Fri
Light drizzle
20° 14°
±3°
Sat
Light drizzle
22° 10°
±6°
Sun
Drizzle
23° 15°
±5°
Mon
Cloudy
22° 14°
±5°
Tue
Light rain
20° 13°
models agree
Wed
Light rain
21° 10°
±9°
Thu
Light drizzle
21° 10°
±8°
Fri
Light rain
20° 13°
±5°
Sat
Light drizzle
19° 10°
±7°

Taunton, England is at its warmest in Aug (average highs near 21°C) and coldest in Jan (lows around 2°C), with roughly 1002 mm of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what Met Office, European, American forecast for Taunton right now, and see exactly where they disagree.

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.

Taunton climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
Feb
10°
Mar
10°
Apr
12°
May
17°
Jun
20°
11°
Jul
20°
12°
Aug
21°
13°
Sep
19°
12°
Oct
16°
10°
Nov
11°
Dec
10°

Which forecast is most accurate in Taunton?

CheckWeather Score — graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather Score🌡 Temp💨 Wind🌧 RainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
93
/100rank #1
89±0.6°C98±0.6 mph9597% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
86
/100rank #2
77±1.3°C89±3.5 mph9597% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA
Met Office logo
Met Office
84
/100rank #3
79±1.2°C95±1.6 mph8290% hitMet Office (United Kingdom)Exeter, United Kingdom

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.

Where the models disagree

temperature and rain, judged separately
DayTemperatureRain
Today±3°22° to 25°±60%13% to 73% chance
Tomorrow±3°20° to 22°±12%6% to 18% chance
Tue±1°18° to 20°±38%46% to 84% chance
Wed±2°17° to 19°±4%4% to 8% chance
Thu±2°19° to 20°models agree27% to 27% 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 Taunton

today, local time
Sunrise
06:33
Sunset
19:47
Daylight
13h 14m

Common questions

What's the weather in Taunton today?
On this page we show what Met Office, European, American each forecast for Taunton 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 Taunton today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from Met Office, European, American for Taunton 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 Taunton?
Over the last 30 days, the European model has been the most accurate for Taunton (CheckWeather Score 93/100), ahead of the American at 86. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the UK accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in Taunton?
August is typically the warmest month in Taunton, with average highs around 21°C.
How cold does Taunton get?
The coldest month in Taunton is January, when overnight lows average about 2°C.
How much rain does Taunton get?
Taunton sees roughly 1002 mm of precipitation a year, with September usually the wettest month.

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