Barnstaple Climate by Month
Barnstaple, England, United Kingdom
Mild summers and cool winters, with rain spread through the year.
The climate in Barnstaple is one of mild summers and cool winters, with rain spread through the year. Expect highs of 69°F (21°C) in July and 48°F (9°C) in January, with the coldest nights (February) near 38°F (3°C). About 42 in (1063 mm) of rain falls in a typical year, with no clear rainy season. The air is humid, averaging 82% relative humidity.
- Warmest month
- 69°F(21°C)
- Average high, July
- Coldest nights
- 38°F(3°C)
- Average low, February
- Rain per year
- 42 in(1063 mm)
- No clear rainy season
- Humidity
- 82%
- Sunniest: June
Best and worst months in Barnstaple
Best for weatherJune to August are the best time for weather in Barnstaple: highs near 68°F (20°C) and about 3.1 in (80 mm) of rain a month.
Least pleasantDecember and January are the least pleasant; January is the coldest, with highs of only 48°F (9°C).
Comfort combines how close the afternoon high is to 75°F (24°C) with how much rain falls and how humid it is. See where the weather is best in July.
Temperature and rain through the year
Highs and lows (°F)
Average highAverage low
Rain (in per month)
Barnstaple weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanJanuary | 48°F(9°C) | 38°F(4°C) | 4.1 in(103 mm) | 85% | 0.8 |
| FebFebruary | 48°F(9°C) | 38°F(3°C) | 3.1 in(78 mm) | 85% | 1.4 |
| MarMarch | 51°F(11°C) | 40°F(4°C) | 2.8 in(70 mm) | 87% | 2.6 |
| AprApril | 56°F(13°C) | 42°F(6°C) | 2.7 in(68 mm) | 76% | 4.0 |
| MayMay | 61°F(16°C) | 47°F(8°C) | 2.4 in(62 mm) | 78% | 5.0 |
| JunJuneBest | 66°F(19°C) | 52°F(11°C) | 2.6 in(67 mm) | 76% | 5.4 |
| JulJulyBest | 69°F(21°C) | 55°F(13°C) | 3.4 in(87 mm) | 79% | 4.9 |
| AugAugustBest | 68°F(20°C) | 55°F(13°C) | 3.4 in(86 mm) | 80% | 4.2 |
| SepSeptember | 65°F(18°C) | 52°F(11°C) | 3.1 in(79 mm) | 84% | 3.1 |
| OctOctober | 59°F(15°C) | 47°F(9°C) | 4.4 in(111 mm) | 87% | 1.8 |
| NovNovember | 53°F(12°C) | 43°F(6°C) | 5.0 in(126 mm) | 88% | 0.9 |
| DecDecember | 49°F(10°C) | 39°F(4°C) | 5.0 in(126 mm) | 81% | 0.6 |
1991–2020 averages. Sun is solar radiation in kWh/m² per day. Highlighted: the most comfortable months.
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