Taunton weather forecast
UK towns · Somerset, England · 51.01°N 3.10°W
Taunton, in Somerset, England, has its warmest weather in August, when daytime temperatures average 20.9°C, while January nights are the coldest at around 2.6°C. The town sees roughly 941mm of rain a year; October 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° | 2.6° | 71mm | 12 |
| Feb | 9.7° | 4.1° | 86mm | 14 |
| Mar | 10.6° | 4.1° | 79mm | 15 |
| Apr | 13° | 4.8° | 48mm | 11 |
| May | 16.4° | 8.1° | 80mm | 13 |
| Jun | 19.4° | 11.1° | 69mm | 11 |
| Jul | 20.6° | 12.9° | 67mm | 13 |
| Aug | 20.9° | 13.3° | 69mm | 12 |
| Sep | 18.8° | 11.5° | 83mm | 11 |
| Oct | 15.2° | 9.6° | 120mm | 15 |
| Nov | 11.3° | 6.2° | 77mm | 11 |
| Dec | 9° | 4.5° | 92mm | 14 |
Seasons in Taunton
Spring (March–May). Daytime highs in Taunton climb from 10.6°C in March to 16.4°C by May, while nights ease from 4.1°C to 8.1°C. The season brings around 207mm of rain in total.
Summer (June–August). The warmest stretch of the year: afternoons average 20.3°C, peaking in August at 20.9°C. July is usually the driest of the summer months (67mm over ~13 rainy days). Around the June solstice, Taunton gets roughly 16.3 hours of daylight.
Autumn (September–November). Daytime temperatures fall from 18.8°C in September to 11.3°C by November, and rainfall builds to its annual peak — October is the wettest month of the year (120mm).
Winter (December–February). Nights average 3.7°C, with January the coldest month (average low 2.6°C, daytime high 7.9°C). Expect about 40 days with measurable rain over the three months, and only around 7.7 hours of daylight in mid-December.
How Taunton compares
| Taunton | UK town average | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual rainfall | 941mm | 1054mm |
| Rainy days per year | 152 | 167 |
| Summer daytime high | 20.3°C | 19.7°C |
| Winter night low | 3.7°C | 3.4°C |
Taunton is about 11% drier than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm), based on 2020–2024 monthly normals.
Taunton weather FAQs
What is the warmest month in Taunton?
August is typically the warmest month in Taunton, with average daytime highs of 20.9°C. Summer afternoons (June–August) average around 20.3°C.
What is the wettest month in Taunton?
October is usually the wettest month, with around 120mm of rain over roughly 15 rainy days. April is typically the driest (48mm).
How much does it rain in Taunton per year?
Taunton receives roughly 941mm of precipitation per year, spread over about 152 days with at least 1mm of rain (based on 2020–2024 observations).
How cold are winters in Taunton?
Winter nights (December–February) in Taunton average around 3.7°C, with January typically the coldest month (average low 2.6°C).
When is the best time to visit Taunton for good weather?
Late spring and summer offer the most reliable weather in Taunton. July is typically the driest of the warm months (67mm of rain), while August is the warmest, averaging 20.9°C by day — and near the June solstice there are around 16 hours of daylight to enjoy.
How does Taunton's weather compare with the rest of the UK?
Taunton receives 941mm of rain a year, about 11% drier than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm). Summer daytime highs average 20.3°C against a UK-town average of 19.7°C, and winter nights average 3.7°C versus 3.4°C.
Is it going to rain in Taunton?
For up-to-the-minute rain tracking, check the live rain radar — as a long-term guide, Taunton averages 152 rainy days a year, with October the wettest month (120mm) and April the driest (48mm).
What is the 7-day forecast for Taunton?
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.