Basingstoke weather forecast
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 |
Seasons in Basingstoke
Spring (March–May). Daytime highs in Basingstoke climb from 10.6°C in March to 16.7°C by May, while nights ease from 3.7°C to 7.8°C. The season brings around 181mm of rain in total.
Summer (June–August). The warmest stretch of the year: afternoons average 21.0°C, peaking in August at 21.5°C. August is usually the driest of the summer months (55mm over ~9 rainy days). Around the June solstice, Basingstoke gets roughly 16.4 hours of daylight.
Autumn (September–November). Daytime temperatures fall from 19.4°C in September to 10.9°C by November, and rainfall builds to its annual peak — October is the wettest month of the year (117mm).
Winter (December–February). Nights average 3.2°C, with January the coldest month (average low 2°C, daytime high 7.4°C). Expect about 38 days with measurable rain over the three months, and only around 7.6 hours of daylight in mid-December.
How Basingstoke compares
| Basingstoke | UK town average | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual rainfall | 842mm | 1054mm |
| Rainy days per year | 140 | 167 |
| Summer daytime high | 21.0°C | 19.7°C |
| Winter night low | 3.2°C | 3.4°C |
Basingstoke is about 20% drier than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm), based on 2020–2024 monthly normals.
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).
When is the best time to visit Basingstoke for good weather?
Late spring and summer offer the most reliable weather in Basingstoke. August is typically the driest of the warm months (55mm of rain), while August is the warmest, averaging 21.5°C by day — and near the June solstice there are around 16 hours of daylight to enjoy.
How does Basingstoke's weather compare with the rest of the UK?
Basingstoke receives 842mm of rain a year, about 20% drier than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm). Summer daytime highs average 21.0°C against a UK-town average of 19.7°C, and winter nights average 3.2°C versus 3.4°C.
Is it going to rain in Basingstoke?
For up-to-the-minute rain tracking, check the live rain radar — as a long-term guide, Basingstoke averages 140 rainy days a year, with October the wettest month (117mm) and May the driest (54mm).
What is the 7-day forecast for Basingstoke?
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.