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Melksham Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Melksham can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from pleasant to cold. It maintains moderate precipitation patterns. 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 Melksham. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 22°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

Generally, Melksham has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 847 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Precipitation levels in Melksham remain relatively steady throughout the year. October has the most rain, with 79 mm over 15 days. In March, this drops slightly to 59 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, Melksham serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 7.3 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: Bristol, the United Kingdom (32 KM, 19 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Bristol, the United Kingdom (32 KM, 19 Miles).

Forecast for Melksham

Sun   Jan 12
7°C | 0°C
SE 3 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Mon   Jan 13
6°C | 1°C
S 5 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Tue   Jan 14
9°C | 2°C
SW 2 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Melksham 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 Melksham?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 22°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Melksham?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 9°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Melksham?
    October tops the wettest month list with 79 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Melksham?
    March is the driest month with 59 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Melksham?
    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.