Dartmoor National Park Weather & Climate: the United Kingdom

Climate by month across Dartmoor National Park, the United Kingdom, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of Dartmoor National Park

Whether you're visiting Dartmoor National Park in the United Kingdom during the peak of July (21°C (70°F)) or the cooler months around January (9°C (48°F)), knowing what to pack starts with understanding the local climate. Our overview is based on data from Bovey Tracey, the region's most prominent city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

In Dartmoor National Park, the months of July and August bring pleasant weather, with average temperatures ranging between 21°C (70°F) and 21°C (70°F).

The coldest months generally fall in January, February and December.

When it comes to rainfall, Dartmoor National Park maintains fairly consistent rainfall patterns throughout the year, with October seeing 87 mm (3.4 in) and September receiving 61 mm (2.4 in).

Visitors hoping to maximize their time in the sun should consider planning their trip for May, when daylight hours are at their peak.

Explore Dartmoor National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Dartmoor National Park — and find the best time to visit. (based on Bovey Tracey)

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Bovey Tracey Moretonhampstead South Brent Chagford Yelverton Ashburton
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Climate map of Dartmoor National Park

Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.

Bovey Tracey 9°C (48°F) 21°C (70°F) 3°C (37°F) 13°C (55°F) 889 mm (35 in) 1,552 hours
Moretonhampstead 9°C (48°F) 21°C (70°F) 3°C (37°F) 12°C (54°F) 917 mm (36 in) 1,552 hours
South Brent 10°C (50°F) 20°C (68°F) 4°C (39°F) 14°C (57°F) 927 mm (36 in) 1,729 hours
Chagford 9°C (48°F) 21°C (70°F) 3°C (37°F) 12°C (54°F) 947 mm (37 in) 1,552 hours
Yelverton 9°C (48°F) 21°C (70°F) 4°C (39°F) 13°C (55°F) 979 mm (39 in) 1,729 hours
Ashburton 9°C (48°F) 21°C (70°F) 4°C (39°F) 13°C (55°F) 877 mm (35 in) 1,552 hours

Places in Dartmoor National Park, the United Kingdom

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