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Swindon Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Swindon can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from warm to cold. It maintains moderate precipitation patterns. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Swindon. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 22°C in July to a chilly 8°C in the coolest month, February.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 2°C during the colder months.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Swindon has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 800 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Precipitation levels in Swindon remain relatively steady throughout the year. October has the most rain, with 74 mm over 18 days. In March, this drops slightly to 56 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, Swindon serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 7.3 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: Bibury, the United Kingdom (22 KM, 13 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Bibury, the United Kingdom (22 KM, 13 Miles).

Forecast for Swindon

Thursday
20 Feb
Light rain
Light rain
12°C
2.3 mm
Friday
21 Feb
Light rain
Light rain
13°C
2.7 mm
Saturday
22 Feb
Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
11°C
0.5 mm

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

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

During the months of June, 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 Swindon?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 22°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Swindon?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Swindon?
    October tops the wettest month list with 74 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Swindon?
    March is the driest month with 56 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Swindon?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 218 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.