Polstead Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Polstead. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 22°C (72°F) in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 8°C (46°F) during cooler months like February.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 14°C (57°F) in July to around 3°C (37°F) during February.

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Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Polstead has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 723 mm (28 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Year-round, Polstead has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, August, with 69 mm (2.7 in), and the driest month, March, with 48 mm (1.9 in), is minimal. For more details, please visit our Polstead Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Polstead. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.0 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.6 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine