The climate of 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.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Plymouth, England.

Temperature records

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.

Precipitation and snowfall

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.

Curious about the weather in other parts of England? Check out the climate and weather for spots like London, Edinburgh, Cornwall, or explore other destinations in England.

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.

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
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

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Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in Plymouth, England. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Average Temperature per Month in Plymouth

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Yearly Temperature in Plymouth

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Plymouth, England. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Average Precipitation per Month in Plymouth

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Plymouth

Average Snowfall per Month in Plymouth

Total Yearly Snowfall in Plymouth

UV index chart

This chart 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.

Average UV Index per Month in Plymouth

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Average weather in Plymouth by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Plymouth. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.