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When is the best time to visit Exeter?
In general the best time to visit Exeter is probably July, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during June - September.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Exeter in different months
This is the average weather in Exeter for each month based on historic data:
In January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 198 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 136 mm in December.
Climate in Exeter
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Exeter for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +15°C | +16°C | +21°C | +24°C | +26°C | +30°C | +32°C | +33°C | +29°C | +25°C | +17°C | +16°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +8°C | +9°C | +10°C | +13°C | +16°C | +18°C | +21°C | +20°C | +18°C | +15°C | +11°C | +9°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -12°C | -7°C | -5°C | -3°C | -1°C | +3°C | +6°C | +5°C | +1°C | -4°C | -5°C | -12°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 88 | 86 | 84 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 83 | 85 | 87 | 88 | 89 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 98 | 88 | 99 | 80 | 96 | 90 | 73 | 82 | 77 | 120 | 122 | 136 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Exeter during the whole year:
The hottest month in Exeter is July with average maximum temperature going up to +21°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +4°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Exeter looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Exeter is December with average humidity going up to 89%. The least humid month is April with an average humidity of 81%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Exeter during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is May with approximately 4 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 96 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is December with approximately 17 rainy days and 136 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Exeter during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is January with approximately 1 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Exeter:
What is the hottest month in Exeter?
The hottest month in Exeter is July with average maximum temperature of +21°C.
What is the coldest month in Exeter?
The coldest month in Exeter is January with minimum temperatures of +4°C.
Is Exeter worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Exeter could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Exeter?
if you're looking to visit Exeter when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for December, November, October. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being July with only 73 mm of rain.
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Monthly weather in Exeter
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Exeter, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.