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Bath Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The climate in Bath is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from pleasant during the warmest months to cold in the cooler months. It receives a moderate amount of precipitation. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Bath, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 22°C in July to a chilly 9°C in February.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 3°C in February.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

On average, Bath receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 866 mm. The wettest period in Bath occurs in October, which receives around 81 mm of precipitation. During the driest month, March, Bath experiences moderate rainfall, totaling approximately 61 mm. The consistent precipitation levels throughout the year contribute to a relatively stable climate.

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

Sunshine over the year

In Bath, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.3 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.8 hours per average day.

Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Bristol, the United Kingdom (17 KM, 10 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Bristol, the United Kingdom (17 KM, 10 Miles).

Forecast for Bath

Saturday
22 Feb
Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
11°C
0.4 mm
Sunday
23 Feb
Light rain
Light rain
10°C
4.9 mm
Monday
24 Feb
Light rain showers
Light rain showers
11°C
3.1 mm

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Bath 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 Bath?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 22°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Bath?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 9°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Bath?
    October tops the wettest month list with 81 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Bath?
    March is the driest month with 61 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Bath?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 219 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.