Salcombe Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The weather in Salcombe sees moderate temperature fluctuations over the course of a year.
Temperatures can be pleasant at the high end
to roughly cold at the low end.
It receives a reasonable amount of rainfall.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Salcombe, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Average daytime temperatures reach a pleasant 19°C in August. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 10°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 6°C during this month.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
On average, Salcombe receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 989 mm. Salcombe experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 119 mm in November, the wettest month, and 57 mm in July, the driest month.
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
Salcombe can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 7.4 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.8 hours of sunlight per day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 86%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 79%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Forecast for Salcombe
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Salcombe in the United Kingdom
Other facts from our historical weather data:August has an average maximum temperature of 19°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 10°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 119 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 57 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 222 hours of sunshine.
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