Taunton weather
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 |
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).