Basingstoke weather
UK towns · Hampshire, England · 51.27°N 1.09°W
Basingstoke, in Hampshire, England, has its warmest weather in August, when daytime temperatures average 21.5°C, while January nights are the coldest at around 2°C. The town sees roughly 842mm of rain a year; October is normally the wettest month and May the driest. Figures are averaged from 2020–2024 observations.
Climate averages
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7.4° | 2° | 67mm | 12 |
| Feb | 9.4° | 3.6° | 71mm | 13 |
| Mar | 10.6° | 3.7° | 71mm | 14 |
| Apr | 13.2° | 4.4° | 56mm | 9 |
| May | 16.7° | 7.8° | 54mm | 11 |
| Jun | 20.1° | 10.9° | 57mm | 10 |
| Jul | 21.3° | 12.9° | 61mm | 11 |
| Aug | 21.5° | 13.4° | 55mm | 9 |
| Sep | 19.4° | 11.4° | 75mm | 11 |
| Oct | 15.2° | 9.1° | 117mm | 16 |
| Nov | 10.9° | 5.4° | 80mm | 11 |
| Dec | 8.3° | 4° | 78mm | 13 |
Basingstoke weather FAQs
What is the warmest month in Basingstoke?
August is typically the warmest month in Basingstoke, with average daytime highs of 21.5°C. Summer afternoons (June–August) average around 21.0°C.
What is the wettest month in Basingstoke?
October is usually the wettest month, with around 117mm of rain over roughly 16 rainy days. May is typically the driest (54mm).
How much does it rain in Basingstoke per year?
Basingstoke receives roughly 842mm of precipitation per year, spread over about 140 days with at least 1mm of rain (based on 2020–2024 observations).
How cold are winters in Basingstoke?
Winter nights (December–February) in Basingstoke average around 3.2°C, with January typically the coldest month (average low 2°C).