Best Time to Visit Portsmouth

Best time: Jul, Aug, Jun, May. Jul is warmest (21.6°C high); Nov is rainiest (92 mm).

Portsmouth weather by month

MonthHigh °CLow °CRain mmSun hrs
Jan8.12.8901.3
Feb7.92.4592.3
Mar103.8674.1
Apr12.65496.1
May16.58467.9
Jun19.210.9548.5
Jul21.613.1438.2
Aug21.413527.1
Sep18.611715.1
Oct14.98.3852.9
Nov11.15.1921.6
Dec9.23.8901

Average high temperature

Jan 8°
Feb 8°
Mar 10°
Apr 13°
May 17°
Jun 19°
Jul 22°
Aug 21°
Sep 19°
Oct 15°
Nov 11°
Dec 9°

Best months by activity

Overall: JulAugJunMay

Beaches: JulAugJun

Hiking: JulMayJunAug

Sightseeing: JulJunAugMay

Portsmouth quick facts

What to pack

Cold months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Dec): warm layers and a coat.

Wet months (Nov): raincoat and umbrella.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Portsmouth?

Jul, Aug, Jun, May.

What is the rainiest month?

Nov, about 92 mm.

What is the warmest month?

Jul, with average highs of 21.6°C.

Where to stay

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Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals. Licensed under CC BY 4.0. Open-Meteo.