Shaftesbury Climate by Month
The temperature in Shaftesbury can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from warm
to cold.
It maintains moderate precipitation patterns.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average day and night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Shaftesbury. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 22°C in July to a chilly 9°C in the coolest month, February. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 3°C, particularly during the colder months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Shaftesbury has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 840 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Precipitation levels in Shaftesbury remain relatively steady throughout the year. October has the most rain, with 81 mm over 16 days. In March, this drops slightly to 58 mm, making the city's climate fairly predictable.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
For those who appreciate different seasons, Shaftesbury serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.8 hours of daily sunlight.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
The best time of year to visit Shaftesbury 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:
July has an average maximum temperature of 22°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 9°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 81 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 58 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 225 hours of sunshine.
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