Somerset Weather in July

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

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Are you planning a trip a to Somerset, 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 Somerset in July

Somerset, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. July in Somerset generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with moderate precipitation. July falls during the summer season.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from pleasant in Lynmouth at 19°C (66°F) to warm in Bristol at 22°C (72°F). At night it cools down to 13°C (55°F) in Bristol and 15°C (59°F) in Lynmouth. On average, July is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Somerset, the United Kingdom.

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

Precipitation

In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Winsham with an average of 60 mm (2.4 in) to moderate rainfall in Lynmouth with 91 mm (3.6 in).

Average sunshine

July brings good sunshine to many areas. Bath sees around 219 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

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)

January9°C (48°F) February9°C (48°F) March12°C (54°F) April14°C (57°F) May17°C (63°F) June20°C (68°F) This monthJuly22°C (72°F) August22°C (72°F) September19°C (66°F) October15°C (59°F) November12°C (54°F) December9°C (48°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Somerset in July

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

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 Somerset

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

Temperature range in Somerset (July)

Precipitation variation in Somerset (July)

Bath

In July Bath generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
215 hours
219 hours
202 hours
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Bath →

Bristol

In July Bristol generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
215 hours
219 hours
202 hours
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Bristol →

Weston-super-Mare

In July Weston-super-Mare generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°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
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
194 hours
202 hours
184 hours
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
14 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Weston-super-Mare →

Minehead

In July Minehead generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°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)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
194 hours
202 hours
184 hours
Monthly rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Minehead →

Wells

In July Wells generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
215 hours
219 hours
202 hours
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
14 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Wells →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Somerset, 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 Somerset in July.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Bath 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Bristol 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Weston-super-Mare 21°C (70°F) 14°C (57°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Minehead 19°C (66°F) 14°C (57°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Wells 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Yeovil 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)

Somerset weather in July: frequently asked questions

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

Somerset, the United Kingdom typically experiences perfect weather in July, part of the summer season. Daytime highs in Bath average around 22°C (72°F), and temperatures drop to about 13°C (55°F) at night.

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

Bath averages a daytime maximum of 22°C (72°F) in July, with overnight lows close to 13°C (55°F).

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

July is on the drier side in Somerset, the United Kingdom. Bath averages only about 70 mm (2.8 in), with most days staying dry.

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

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

Generally speaking, June, July and August provide perfect weather in Bath. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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