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Lifton Climate by Month

The temperature in Lifton can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from pleasant to cold. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from pleasant to chilly in Lifton. Average 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 average around 3°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Lifton has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1066 mm of rainfall annually. Year-round, Lifton has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, December, with 105 mm, and the driest month, September, with 74 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 Lifton. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.4 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.8 hours of sunlight per day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Plymouth, the United Kingdom (31 KM, 19 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Plymouth, the United Kingdom (31 KM, 19 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Lifton 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 Lifton?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 20°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Lifton?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 9°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Lifton?
    December tops the wettest month list with 105 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Lifton?
    September is the driest month with 74 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Lifton?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 222 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Lifton

    Sun   Dec 15
    12°C | 9°C
    W 22 km/h
    1 mm
    overcast and small chance of slight rain

    overcast and small chance of slight rain

    Mon   Dec 16
    11°C | 7°C
    SW 18 km/h
    0.8 mm
    broken clouds and  chance of slight rain

    broken clouds and chance of slight rain

    Tue   Dec 17
    13°C | 8°C
    S 40 km/h
    2.8 mm
    overcast and rain

    overcast and rain