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Coniston Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Coniston can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from pleasant to cold. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from pleasant to chilly in Coniston. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 19°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 7°C during cooler months like February.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 3°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Coniston has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1567 mm of rain/snowfall annually. While rainfall varies throughout the year, each season offers its own charm. December brings wetter days averaging 169 mm of precipitation, spread over 20 rainy days.

In contrast, April experiences a drier climate, with about 90 mm of rainfall spread across 16 rainy days.

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 Coniston. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.2 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

Data from: Blackpool, the United Kingdom (61 KM, 38 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Blackpool, the United Kingdom (61 KM, 38 Miles).

Forecast for Coniston

Sat   Jan 11
3°C | -4°C
E 2 m/s
7.3 mm
broken clouds and sleet

broken clouds and sleet

Sun   Jan 12
4°C | 0°C
S 2 m/s
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

Mon   Jan 13
8°C | 2°C
S 5 m/s
18 mm
overcast and heavy rain

overcast and heavy rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

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

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Coniston?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in January, October, November and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Coniston?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 19°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Coniston?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 7°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Coniston?
    December tops the wettest month list with 169 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Coniston?
    April is the driest month with 90 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Coniston?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 217 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.