What’s the climate like in Plymouth?
The current climate in Plymouth features temperatures ranging from a high of 21°C to a low of 10°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 16°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 4°C and in the warmer months around 13°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Plymouth in recent years was 34°C in July 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -2°C in February 2018.
On average, Plymouth gets 1019 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 1,6 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
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Best time to visit Plymouth?
The best time to visit Plymouth for sunny weather is June through September. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Plymouth. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Plymouth
The climate table of Plymouth shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 10 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 12 | 11 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 7 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 119 | 88 | 82 | 47 | 55 | 60 | 54 | 83 | 77 | 104 | 121 | 129 |
| Snow (cm) | 0,4 | 0,2 | 0,5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,4 | 0,1 |
| UV Index | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 16°C
- Highest temperature: 21°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 10°C in January and February
- Precipitation*: 1019 mm per year, averaging 85 mm per month
- Snowfall: 1,6 cm per year
- Driest months: 47 mm in April, 54 mm in July and 55 mm in May
- Wettest months: 129 mm in December, 121 mm in November and 119 mm in January
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Plymouth
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Plymouth, England. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Plymouth
This graph shows how much rainfall Plymouth, England, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Plymouth
This graph shows how much snow Plymouth, England, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Plymouth
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Plymouth, England. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Plymouth
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Plymouth, England. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Plymouth
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Plymouth, England, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Plymouth
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Plymouth, England, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Plymouth by Month
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