The climate of Southampton
The current climate in Southampton features temperatures ranging from a high of 22°C to a low of 9°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 16°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 3°C and in the warmer months around 14°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 Southampton, England.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Southampton in recent years was 32°C in July 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -2°C in March 2018.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Southampton gets 826 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 1,8 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
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Best time to visit Southampton?
The best time to visit Southampton 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 Southampton. 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 Southampton
The climate table of Southampton 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 | |
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Temp. max (°C) | 9 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 10 |
Temp. min (°C) | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 5 |
Precipitation | ||||||||||||
Precipitation (mm) | 89 | 73 | 62 | 42 | 46 | 45 | 47 | 64 | 51 | 94 | 91 | 122 |
Snow (cm) | 0,2 | 0,4 | 1,1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,1 |
UV Index | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Southampton, England. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Southampton
Yearly Temperature in Southampton
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Southampton, 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 Southampton
Total Yearly Precipitation in Southampton
Average Snowfall per Month in Southampton
Total Yearly Snowfall in Southampton
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Southampton, 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 Southampton
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Average weather in Southampton by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Southampton. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.