Torquay Climate by Month
Torquay has mild wet winters, occasionally hit by colder spells that are usually short-lived. Summer is characterised by warm and changeable weather with hot and cooler rainy spells. Temperatures do not vary much throughout the year compared to other locations at this latitude.
Average day and night temperature
In Torquay, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. On average, daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 20°C in August to a chilly 10°C in February. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 5°C in February.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
On average, Torquay receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 896 mm. The amount of precipitation varies moderately throughout the year. The wettest month, November, sees around 98 mm of rainfall, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of rain now and then. The driest month, July, still receives a respectable 58 mm of rainfall.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
In Torquay, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.6 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.8 hours per average day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Data from: Exeter, the United Kingdom (28 KM, 17 Miles).
Daily hours of sunshine
Data from: Exeter, the United Kingdom (28 KM, 17 Miles).
The best time of year to visit Torquay in the United Kingdom
Other facts from our historical weather data:August has an average maximum temperature of 20°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 98 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 58 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 197 hours of sunshine.
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