Barry Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Barry experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from pleasant days
to cold weather.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Barry is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 20°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 9°C during cooler months like February.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 4°C during these months.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Barry has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1113 mm of rainfall per year. Year-round, Barry has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, October, with 116 mm, and the driest month, March, with 75 mm, is minimal.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Barry. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.7 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.6 hours of sunlight per day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 7°C in February to 16°C in August.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 89%. In June, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 73%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 4 m/s to 5 m/s. It is lower in May, June, July, August and September and higher in January, February, March, April, October, November and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Forecast for Barry
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Barry 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:
July has an average maximum temperature of 20°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 116 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 75 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 202 hours of sunshine.
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