Devon Weather in July

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Devon, the United Kingdom in July.

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Torquay Paignton Ilfracombe Plymouth

Are you planning a trip a to Devon, the United Kingdom in July and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Devon in July

Devon, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. July in Devon generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation. It's the height of summer.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are pleasant and range from 19°C (66°F) in Ilfracombe to 22°C (72°F) in Axminster. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C (57°F) in Axminster and 15°C (59°F) in Ilfracombe.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Devon, the United Kingdom, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Rousdon with an average of 54 mm (2.1 in) to moderate rainfall in Countisbury with 91 mm (3.6 in). Going by our weather data, this month in Torquay usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Torquay enjoys about 192 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Devon in July

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Devon.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Devon

What is the weather like in July for some of the most popular destinations in Devon, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in Devon (July)

Precipitation variation in Devon (July)

Torquay

In July Torquay generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
196 hours
192 hours
170 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
12 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Torquay →

Paignton

In July Paignton generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
196 hours
192 hours
170 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
12 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Paignton →

Ilfracombe

In July Ilfracombe generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
194 hours
202 hours
184 hours
Monthly rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
16 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Ilfracombe →

Plymouth

In July Plymouth generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
221 hours
215 hours
205 hours
Monthly rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
14 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Plymouth →

Bideford

In July Bideford generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
196 hours
192 hours
170 hours
Monthly rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
76 mm (3 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
15 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Bideford →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Devon, in the United Kingdom.

In our records: the United Kingdom July extremes

Notable July records observed across cities in the United Kingdom in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest July day in the United Kingdom reached 39°C (102°F) in Nottingham on July 19, 2022.

Popular cities in July

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Devon in July.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Torquay 20°C (68°F) 14°C (57°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Paignton 20°C (68°F) 14°C (57°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Ilfracombe 19°C (66°F) 15°C (59°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Plymouth 20°C (68°F) 14°C (57°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Bideford 20°C (68°F) 14°C (57°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Honiton 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)

Devon weather in July: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Devon, the United Kingdom in July?

Devon, the United Kingdom typically experiences perfect weather in July, part of the summer season. Daytime highs in Torquay average around 20°C (68°F), and temperatures drop to about 14°C (57°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Devon, the United Kingdom in July?

Torquay averages a daytime maximum of 20°C (68°F) in July, with overnight lows close to 14°C (57°F).

Does Devon, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in July?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Devon, the United Kingdom during July, with Torquay averaging close to 58 mm (2.3 in).

Is July a Good Time to Visit Devon, the United Kingdom?

We believe that July is one of the best times to visit Devon, the United Kingdom with overall perfect weather in Torquay. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Torquay. On the other hand, the months of January and February tend to have poor weather conditions.

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