Royal Wootton Bassett Temperature by Month

The average annual maximum temperature in Royal Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire, United Kingdom is 15°C (59°F), with daytime highs ranging from 9°C (48°F) in January to 22°C (72°F) in July. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Royal Wootton Bassett compares to cities worldwide.

The climate in Royal Wootton Bassett is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year. At night, this contrast is just as clear, with lows ranging from 13°C (55°F) in July to 2°C (36°F) in January.

The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Royal Wootton Bassett by month:

Low temperatures are most often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while highs typically occur around 3 PM. July, the city's warmest month, sees 218 hours of sunshine.

The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:

Royal Wootton Bassett's average annual maximum temperature is 15°C (59°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:

Rome, Italy averages 20°C (68°F) annually, with reliably warm summers and comfortable winters.

Queenstown, New Zealand averages 10°C (50°F) annually, remember seasons are flipped, so its coldest months fall in June and July.

San Francisco, USA averages 19°C (66°F) annually, but with little seasonal variation, summers are often cool and foggy, winters mild.

Melbourne, Australia averages 20°C (68°F) annually, known for unpredictable weather, with four seasons sometimes happening in one day.

Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.

The readings come from a range of sources, land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.

Global average temperatures have risen by around 1.2°C since the pre-industrial era, and the effects are visible across many regions. Winters are milder on average, with fewer frost days and less snow in many parts of the world. Heatwaves are more frequent and more intense, and Europe's summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020 all set records.

Summers are also getting drier in some areas, while winter rainfall has increased in others. This contributies to higher river levels and more flooding. In many countries, spring arrives earlier and autumn lasts longer. It has knock-on effects for wildlife, agriculture, and local ecosystems.

For more on Royal Wootton Bassett's weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity, visit our Royal Wootton Bassett climate page.