Taunton Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from pleasant to chilly in Taunton. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 21°C (70°F) in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 9°C (48°F) during cooler months like February.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 13°C (55°F) in July to around 3°C (37°F) during February.

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Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Taunton has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 842 mm (33 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Year-round, Taunton has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, October, with 79 mm (3.1 in), and the driest month, March, with 61 mm (2.4 in), is minimal. For more details, please visit our Taunton 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 Taunton. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.6 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.8 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine