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Plymouth Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Temperatures in Plymouth experience a moderate degree of variance through the seasons. Days can be pleasant, while the cooler months tend to be cold. 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 Plymouth experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 20°C in August to a chilly 10°C in the coolest month, February.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 5°C during the colder months.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Plymouth has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1013 mm of rainfall per year. Precipitation levels in Plymouth remain relatively steady throughout the year. December has the most rain, with 107 mm over 20 days. In September, this drops slightly to 68 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, Plymouth 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

Daily hours of sunshine

Forecast for Plymouth

Wednesday
26 Feb
Light rain showers
Light rain showers
8°C
2 mm
Thursday
27 Feb
Fair
Fair
9°C
0 mm
Friday
28 Feb
Clear sky
Clear sky
9°C
0 mm

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Plymouth in the United Kingdom

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Plymouth?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 20°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Plymouth?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 10°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Plymouth?
    December tops the wettest month list with 107 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Plymouth?
    September is the driest month with 68 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Plymouth?
    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.