Stonehenge Climate by Month
The famous Stonehenge experiences cool summers and temperate winters. October and November are the wettest months. The best travel time for Stonehenge is from April to September. During July and August the chance of warm weather is highest, but it is also the busiest period. Spring and early autumn are therefore the best moments to visit Stonehenge.
Average day and night temperature
In Stonehenge, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 22°C in July. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 9°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 3°C during this month.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
On average, Stonehenge receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 815 mm. Despite minor fluctuations, Stonehenge enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In October, you can expect around 78 mm of precipitation, while in March, Stonehenge receives about 56 mm.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Stonehenge can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 7.5 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.8 hours of sunlight per day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
The best time of year to visit Stonehenge in the United Kingdom
During the months of June, July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
July has an average maximum temperature of 22°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 9°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 78 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 56 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 225 hours of sunshine.
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