Barnstaple weather forecast
UK towns · Devon, England · 51.08°N 4.06°W
Barnstaple, in Devon, England, has its warmest weather in August, when daytime temperatures average 19.6°C, while January nights are the coldest at around 2.9°C. The town sees roughly 1486mm of rain a year; December is normally the wettest month and April the driest. Figures are averaged from 2020–2024 observations.
Climate averages
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7.9° | 2.9° | 145mm | 16 |
| Feb | 9.4° | 4.4° | 162mm | 20 |
| Mar | 10.4° | 4.3° | 124mm | 17 |
| Apr | 12.8° | 5.3° | 71mm | 11 |
| May | 15.6° | 8.3° | 100mm | 15 |
| Jun | 18.4° | 11° | 86mm | 14 |
| Jul | 19° | 12.6° | 119mm | 18 |
| Aug | 19.6° | 13.2° | 104mm | 18 |
| Sep | 18° | 11.7° | 113mm | 16 |
| Oct | 14.8° | 9.7° | 163mm | 21 |
| Nov | 11.3° | 6.7° | 127mm | 19 |
| Dec | 9° | 4.8° | 172mm | 21 |
Seasons in Barnstaple
Spring (March–May). Daytime highs in Barnstaple climb from 10.4°C in March to 15.6°C by May, while nights ease from 4.3°C to 8.3°C. The season brings around 295mm of rain in total.
Summer (June–August). The warmest stretch of the year: afternoons average 19.0°C, peaking in August at 19.6°C. June is usually the driest of the summer months (86mm over ~14 rainy days). Around the June solstice, Barnstaple gets roughly 16.3 hours of daylight.
Autumn (September–November). Daytime temperatures fall from 18°C in September to 11.3°C by November, with around 403mm of rain across the season.
Winter (December–February). Nights average 4.0°C, with January the coldest month (average low 2.9°C, daytime high 7.9°C). Expect about 57 days with measurable rain over the three months, and only around 7.7 hours of daylight in mid-December.
How Barnstaple compares
| Barnstaple | UK town average | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual rainfall | 1486mm | 1054mm |
| Rainy days per year | 206 | 167 |
| Summer daytime high | 19.0°C | 19.7°C |
| Winter night low | 4.0°C | 3.4°C |
Barnstaple is about 41% wetter than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm), based on 2020–2024 monthly normals.
Barnstaple weather FAQs
What is the warmest month in Barnstaple?
August is typically the warmest month in Barnstaple, with average daytime highs of 19.6°C. Summer afternoons (June–August) average around 19.0°C.
What is the wettest month in Barnstaple?
December is usually the wettest month, with around 172mm of rain over roughly 21 rainy days. April is typically the driest (71mm).
How much does it rain in Barnstaple per year?
Barnstaple receives roughly 1486mm of precipitation per year, spread over about 206 days with at least 1mm of rain (based on 2020–2024 observations).
How cold are winters in Barnstaple?
Winter nights (December–February) in Barnstaple average around 4.0°C, with January typically the coldest month (average low 2.9°C).
When is the best time to visit Barnstaple for good weather?
Late spring and summer offer the most reliable weather in Barnstaple. June is typically the driest of the warm months (86mm of rain), while August is the warmest, averaging 19.6°C by day — and near the June solstice there are around 16 hours of daylight to enjoy.
How does Barnstaple's weather compare with the rest of the UK?
Barnstaple receives 1486mm of rain a year, about 41% wetter than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm). Summer daytime highs average 19.0°C against a UK-town average of 19.7°C, and winter nights average 4.0°C versus 3.4°C.
Is it going to rain in Barnstaple?
For up-to-the-minute rain tracking, check the live rain radar — as a long-term guide, Barnstaple averages 206 rainy days a year, with December the wettest month (172mm) and April the driest (71mm).
What is the 7-day forecast for Barnstaple?
See the live hourly and 7-day forecast for day-by-day temperatures and rain chance. The figures on this page are long-term climate averages from 2020–2024, not the live forecast.