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Alton Climate by Month

Alton experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from pleasant days to cold weather. It receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

The climate in Alton is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures reach a pleasant 21°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 8°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 2°C during this month.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Alton receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 870 mm annually. Despite minor fluctuations, Alton enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In June, you can expect around 82 mm of precipitation, while in March, Alton receives about 62 mm.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Alton can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 6.2 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.2 hours of sunlight per day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Wolverhampton, the United Kingdom (46 KM, 28 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Wolverhampton, the United Kingdom (46 KM, 28 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Alton in the United Kingdom

During the months of 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:
  • Which is the warmest month in Alton?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 21°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Alton?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Alton?
    June tops the wettest month list with 82 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Alton?
    March is the driest month with 62 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Alton?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 186 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Alton

    Tue   Dec 03
    6°C | 1°C
    SE 7 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain

    Wed   Dec 04
    10°C | 2°C
    S 22 km/h
    3.8 mm
    overcast and no rain

    overcast and no rain

    Thu   Dec 05
    12°C | 6°C
    W 40 km/h
    12 mm
    broken clouds and rain

    broken clouds and rain