Barnstaple weather
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 |
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).