Best Time to Visit Southampton

Best time: Jul, Jun, Aug, May. Jul is warmest (22.1°C high); Nov is rainiest (88 mm).

Southampton weather by month

MonthHigh °CLow °CRain mmSun hrs
Jan8.43841.2
Feb8.32.7592.2
Mar10.63.9614
Apr13.25.1476
May178.3467.8
Jun19.811.2558.3
Jul22.113.3378
Aug2213.2527
Sep18.910.9675
Oct15.18.1782.9
Nov11.35.2881.6
Dec9.23.9851

Average high temperature

Jan 8°
Feb 8°
Mar 11°
Apr 13°
May 17°
Jun 20°
Jul 22°
Aug 22°
Sep 19°
Oct 15°
Nov 11°
Dec 9°

Best months by activity

Overall: JulJunAugMay

Beaches: JulAugJun

Hiking: JulMayJunAug

Sightseeing: JulJunAugMay

Southampton quick facts

What to pack

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

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Southampton?

Jul, Jun, Aug, May.

What is the rainiest month?

Nov, about 88 mm.

What is the warmest month?

Jul, with average highs of 22.1°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.