Climate normals · 1970–2000
Southampton Climate
Southampton is a city in United Kingdom (ENG) with a population of about 269,781. Its average annual temperature is 10.8°C (51°F), with roughly 770 mm of rain per year.
10.8°C
Avg Temp
770
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Feb
Coldest Month
Southampton Climate
Southampton has an average annual temperature of 10.8°C (51°F) and receives about 770 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is February. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
10.8°C
Avg Temp
770
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Feb
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 6° / 42° | 86 mm |
| February | 5° / 42° | 59 mm |
| March | 7° / 45° | 62 mm |
| April | 9° / 48° | 47 mm |
| May | 12° / 54° | 46 mm |
| June | 15° / 59° | 55 mm |
| July | 17° / 63° | 38 mm |
| August | 17° / 63° | 52 mm |
| September | 15° / 58° | 68 mm |
| October | 12° / 53° | 80 mm |
| November | 8° / 47° | 90 mm |
| December | 6° / 44° | 87 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Southampton
The most comfortable months to visit Southampton are typically July, August and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 22°C high). The coldest is February (near 3°C low). November is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Southampton are typically July, August and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Southampton, United Kingdom has an average annual temperature of 10.8°C and about 770 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is February.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Southampton average about 22°C (71°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.