Somerset Weather & Climate: the United Kingdom

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

Climate overview of Somerset

Somerset is one of several regions in the United Kingdom, with temperatures that range from 8°C (46°F) in January to 22°C (72°F) during the peak of July. We've based our full climate overview on data from Bath, 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 Somerset, during the months of June, July, August and September you can expect comfortable weather, with average temperatures ranging from 19°C (66°F) to 22°C (72°F).

The cooler season is during the months of January, February and December.

When it comes to rainfall, Somerset maintains fairly consistent rainfall patterns throughout the year, with October seeing 80 mm (3.1 in) and March receiving 60 mm (2.4 in).

July is the sunniest period, with ideal conditions for exploring the region and all it has to offer.

Explore Somerset by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Somerset — and find the best time to visit. (based on Bath)

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Bath Bristol Weston-super-Mare Minehead Wells Yeovil
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Climate map of Somerset

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

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.

Bath 9°C (48°F) 22°C (72°F) 3°C (37°F) 13°C (55°F) 866 mm (34 in) 1,631 hours
Bristol 9°C (48°F) 22°C (72°F) 3°C (37°F) 13°C (55°F) 868 mm (34 in) 1,631 hours
Weston-super-Mare 9°C (48°F) 21°C (70°F) 4°C (39°F) 14°C (57°F) 914 mm (36 in) 1,573 hours
Minehead 9°C (48°F) 20°C (68°F) 5°C (41°F) 15°C (59°F) 1134 mm (45 in) 1,573 hours
Wells 9°C (48°F) 22°C (72°F) 3°C (37°F) 13°C (55°F) 871 mm (34 in) 1,631 hours
Yeovil 9°C (48°F) 22°C (72°F) 3°C (37°F) 13°C (55°F) 843 mm (33 in) 1,631 hours

Places in Somerset, the United Kingdom

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