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Lydford Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Lydford experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from pleasant days to cold weather. It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

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 in July to a chilly 9°C in the coolest month, February.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 3°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Lydford has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1027 mm of rainfall per year. Precipitation levels in Lydford remain relatively steady throughout the year. December has the most rain, with 99 mm over 21 days. In September, this drops slightly to 71 mm, making the city's climate fairly predictable.

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

Sunshine over the year

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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Plymouth, the United Kingdom (30 KM, 18 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Plymouth, the United Kingdom (30 KM, 18 Miles).

Forecast for Lydford

Sat   Jan 11
6°C | 2°C
SE 5 m/s
4.6 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

Sun   Jan 12
7°C | 2°C
S 5 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Mon   Jan 13
6°C | 1°C
S 7 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Lydford 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 Lydford?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 20°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Lydford?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 9°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Lydford?
    December tops the wettest month list with 99 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Lydford?
    September is the driest month with 71 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Lydford?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 222 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.