Barnstaple Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The weather in Barnstaple changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 20°C (68°F) in August to a chilly 9°C (48°F) in the coolest month, February.

Nights vary from 14°C (57°F) in August to around 4°C (39°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Barnstaple experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1062 mm (42 in) of precipitation annually. Barnstaple offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between the wettest month December (116 mm (4.6 in)) and the driest month May (70 mm (2.8 in)) is not too significant. For more details, please visit our Barnstaple Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

For those who appreciate different seasons, Barnstaple serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.8 hours of daily sunlight.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine