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Shaftesbury Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

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 maximum day and minimum night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Shaftesbury. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 22°C in July to a chilly 9°C in the coolest month, February.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 3°C during the colder months.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

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

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.

Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Salisbury, the United Kingdom (29 KM, 18 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Salisbury, the United Kingdom (29 KM, 18 Miles).

Forecast for Shaftesbury

Thu   Jan 30
8°C | 1°C
N 5 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Fri   Jan 31
9°C | 2°C
NW 6 m/s
4.6 mm
partly cloudy and rain

partly cloudy and rain

Sat   Feb 01
7°C | 2°C
SE 5 m/s
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

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:
  • Which is the warmest month in Shaftesbury?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 22°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Shaftesbury?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 9°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Shaftesbury?
    October tops the wettest month list with 81 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Shaftesbury?
    March is the driest month with 58 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Shaftesbury?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 225 hours of sunshine.

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