Minehead Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Temperatures in Minehead experience a moderate degree of variance through the seasons.
Days can be pleasant, while the cooler months tend
to be cold.
It also experiences much rainfall throughout the year.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Minehead, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Average daytime temperatures reach a pleasant 20°C in August. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 9°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 5°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Minehead has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1134 mm of rainfall per year. Despite minor fluctuations, Minehead enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In December, you can expect around 118 mm of precipitation, while in April, Minehead receives about 77 mm.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Minehead can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 6.7 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.6 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 7°C in February to 16°C in August.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 89%. In June, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 73%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 4 m/s to 5 m/s. It is lower in May, June, July, August and September and higher in January, February, March, April, October, November and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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6 m/s
5 m/s
2 m/s
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Minehead in the United Kingdom
Other facts from our historical weather data:August has an average maximum temperature of 20°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 9°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 118 mm of rainfall.
April is the driest month with 77 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 202 hours of sunshine.
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