When is the best time to go to Barnstaple?

When is the best time to go to Barnstaple? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Barnstaple are June, July, August and September
  • On average, the warmest months are June, July, August and September
  • The coldest months are January, February and March
  • The rainiest months are January, October, November and December
  • August is the best month for swimming


Annual weather in Barnstaple

For full information about the climate and weather in Barnstaple a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 41°F/47°F
5.2in
February 41°F/49°F
4.1in
March 41°F/50°F
3.4in
April 45°F/56°F
2.6in
May 50°F/59°F
3.1in
June 56°F/65°F
3.8in
July 59°F/67°F
3.8in
August 58°F/67°F
4in
September 54°F/65°F
3.1in
October 52°F/59°F
4.5in
November 47°F/52°F
5.4in
December 45°F/50°F
5.6in


Weather and climate in Barnstaple

Barnstaple enjoys a temperate oceanic climate (with warm summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Barnstaple is 58°F (ranging from 47°F in january to 67°F in july). Annual rainfall is 48.2in, with a minimum of 2.6in in april and a maximum of 5.6in in december.
  • From january to march the climate is very unfavorable. At lunchtime, it's 50°F in average and it rains in march about 3.4in.
  • In the month of april the climate is bad. At lunchtime, it's 54°F in average and it rains about 13% of the time in april.
  • Between the months of may and october the climate is correct. By early evening, the temperature averages 54°F.
  • In the month of november the climate is not good. At lunchtime, it's 52°F in average and you can expect to have 5.4in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • In the month of december the climate is very unfavorable. the thermometer goes up to 50°F°C and, in december, 9 days of rain are expected.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Barnstaple

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Barnstaple: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Barnstaple

Find out when Barnstaple has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Barnstaple

  • Very low season in Barnstaple
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February and March.
  • Low season in Barnstaple
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: April and November.
  • High season in Barnstaple
    The number of visitors to Barnstaple is high in: May, June, September, October and December.
  • Peak season in Barnstaple
    The largest number of tourists visiting Barnstaple is during: July and August.

Figure: Visitor index for Barnstaple month by month



Best time for low prices in Barnstaple

Average prices of hotels in Barnstaple month by month

Generally, December is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Barnstaple. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, August is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

Find the best price for your hotel room


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