Lydford Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Lydford is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 20°C (68°F) in July to a chilly 9°C (48°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 13°C (55°F) in July to around 3°C (37°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Lydford has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1027 mm (40 in) of rainfall per year. Precipitation levels in Lydford remain relatively steady throughout the year. December has the most rain, with 99 mm (3.9 in) over 21 days. In the driest month September, this drops slightly to 71 mm (2.8 in), making the city's climate fairly predictable. For more details, please visit our Lydford 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, Lydford serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 7.4 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

The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 86%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 79%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year