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Devon Weather & Climate: the United Kingdom

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

Climate overview of Devon

Whether you're visiting Devon in the United Kingdom during the peak of August (20°C (68°F)) or the cooler months around February (9°C (48°F)), knowing what to pack starts with understanding the local climate. Our overview is based on data from Torquay, 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 Devon, the months of July and August bring pleasant weather, with average temperatures ranging between 20°C (68°F) and 20°C (68°F).

The coldest month is usually in February.

When it comes to rainfall, Devon experiences moderate variations in precipitation across the seasons. You can expect around 97 mm (3.8 in) of rain in November, dropping to 58 mm (2.3 in) in July.

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

Devon is a county in the south-west of England and borders Cornwall. It is a beautiful area with a rugged coast, where you can find many ancient fossils. There are only a few major cities, such as Plymouth and Exeter. The rest of the county is sparsely populated.

Devon has an oceanic climate. It is a bit warmer than in the rest of England, you can even find palm trees in some areas. Although the temperature remains very mild well into autumn, there is like in the rest of the UK a lot of rain. It can often be foggy on the open plains and the weather is very changeable. A rainy day inland Devon may have turned into a sunny afternoon upon arrival on the coast.

Explore Devon by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Devon - and find the best time to visit. (based on Torquay)

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Torquay Paignton Ilfracombe Plymouth Bideford Honiton
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Climate map of Devon

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

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.

Torquay 10°C (50°F) 20°C (68°F) 5°C (41°F) 14°C (57°F) 896 mm (35 in) 1,552 hours
Paignton 10°C (50°F) 20°C (68°F) 5°C (41°F) 14°C (57°F) 899 mm (35 in) 1,552 hours
Ilfracombe 9°C (48°F) 19°C (66°F) 5°C (41°F) 15°C (59°F) 1201 mm (47 in) 1,573 hours
Plymouth 10°C (50°F) 20°C (68°F) 5°C (41°F) 14°C (57°F) 1013 mm (40 in) 1,729 hours
Bideford 10°C (50°F) 20°C (68°F) 5°C (41°F) 14°C (57°F) 1030 mm (41 in) 1,552 hours
Honiton 9°C (48°F) 22°C (72°F) 3°C (37°F) 13°C (55°F) 796 mm (31 in) 1,552 hours

Places in Devon, the United Kingdom

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