Exeter, United Kingdom experiences average highs of 14°C (57°F) and lows of 8°C (46°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is moderate, averaging about 12 rainy days per month. Average highs have warmed by 0.9°C (1.6°F) across the available records.
Exeter, United Kingdom Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Exeter, United Kingdom. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Feb–Sep 
Wetter season: Jan–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
5.5/10
Best: May, June, July, August, September
UV Index
4
Low
Temperature 14°C / 8°C
Feels Like 12°C / 6°C
Rainy Days 12
Rainfall 68 mm
Sunshine 8 h
Humidity 83%
Wind Speed 22 km/h
Dew Point 8°C
Snow Days 1 days
Frost Days 4 days
Hottest Month
21°C
July
Avg Low14°C
Rain10days
Coldest Month
3°C
January
Avg High8°C
Rain12days
Driest Month
9days
August
Avg High20°C
Avg Low14°C
Windiest Month
26 km/h
February (Gusts 50)
Sea Temperature
9°C – 18°C
Warmest water: August (
17.7°C
)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, March, December due to frequent rain.
Sun Position
Sunrise 05:02
Daylight 16.5h
Sunset 21:30
Live conditions—
Exeter on the map · live conditions
Exeter, United Kingdom
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- City
- Exeter
- Population
- 130.7K
- Coordinates
- 50.72°, -3.53°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 13°C
Avg Low 6°C
Rain 12 days/mo
1/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 20°C
Avg Low 13°C
Rain 10 days/mo
3/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 15°C
Avg Low 10°C
Rain 12 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 9°C
Avg Low 4°C
Rain 12 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 8°C / 3°C . Feb: 9°C / 4°C . Mar: 10°C / 5°C . Apr: 13°C / 6°C . May: 16°C / 9°C . Jun: 19°C / 12°C . Jul: 21°C / 14°C . Aug: 20°C / 14°C . Sep: 18°C / 12°C . Oct: 15°C / 10°C . Nov: 11°C / 7°C . Dec: 9°C / 5°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 70 mm. Feb: 61 mm. Mar: 76 mm. Apr: 56 mm. May: 57 mm. Jun: 67 mm. Jul: 54 mm. Aug: 54 mm. Sep: 74 mm. Oct: 90 mm. Nov: 79 mm. Dec: 81 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 87%. Feb: 85%. Mar: 83%. Apr: 79%. May: 79%. Jun: 79%. Jul: 78%. Aug: 80%. Sep: 83%. Oct: 86%. Nov: 87%. Dec: 89%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 23 km/h . Feb: 26 km/h . Mar: 24 km/h . Apr: 21 km/h . May: 20 km/h . Jun: 19 km/h . Jul: 19 km/h . Aug: 20 km/h . Sep: 21 km/h . Oct: 23 km/h . Nov: 24 km/h . Dec: 24 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 4h. Feb: 5h. Mar: 7h. Apr: 10h. May: 11h. Jun: 11h. Jul: 11h. Aug: 10h. Sep: 8h. Oct: 6h. Nov: 5h. Dec: 3h.
Sea Temperature
Sea Temperatureswim
Line chart showing monthly sea temperature. Jan: 9°C . Feb: 9°C . Mar: 9°C . Apr: 11°C . May: 14°C . Jun: 16°C . Jul: 17°C . Aug: 18°C . Sep: 18°C . Oct: 16°C . Nov: 13°C . Dec: 11°C .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 1. Feb: UV 2. Mar: UV 4. Apr: UV 5. May: UV 6. Jun: UV 6. Jul: UV 6. Aug: UV 5. Sep: UV 4. Oct: UV 3. Nov: UV 1. Dec: UV 1.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 1 days. Feb: 1 days. Mar: 2 days. Apr: 0 days. May: 0 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 0 days. Nov: 0 days. Dec: 0 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have warmed by 0.9°C (1.6°F) across the available records. Average rainfall is trending wetter by about 10 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jul 2025 · 22°C | Jul · 21°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · 2°C | Jan · 3°C |
| Wettest month | Dec 2025 · 132 mm | Oct · 90 mm |
| Windiest month | Dec 2025 · 26 km/h | Feb · 26 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Poor April
Fair May best
Good June best
Good July best
Excellent August best
Excellent September best
Good October
Good November
Fair December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C / 3°C | 5°C / -1°C | 12days (70 mm) Wet | 4h Fair | 87% Very Muggy | 1.2 Low | Poor | View Details |
| February | 9°C / 4°C | 5°C / 0°C | 11days (61 mm) Wet | 5.3h Fair | 85% Humid | 1.7 Low | Poor | View Details |
| March | 10°C / 5°C | 7°C / 1°C | 14days (76 mm) Wet | 6.9h Fair | 83% Humid | 3.5 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| April | 13°C / 6°C | 10°C / 3°C | 11days (56 mm) Wet | 10h Excellent | 79% Humid | 4.5 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| May best | 16°C / 9°C | 15°C / 7°C | 11days (57 mm) Wet | 11.1h Excellent | 79% Humid | 5.6 High | Good | View Details |
| June best | 19°C / 12°C | 18°C / 11°C | 11days (67 mm) Wet | 11h Excellent | 79% Humid | 6.2 High | Good | View Details |
| July best | 21°C / 14°C | 20°C / 13°C | 10days (54 mm) Wet | 11.3h Excellent | 78% Humid | 5.7 High | Excellent | View Details |
| August best | 20°C / 14°C | 20°C / 13°C | 9days (54 mm) Wet | 10h Excellent | 80% Humid | 5.3 High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 18°C / 12°C | 17°C / 11°C | 11days (74 mm) Wet | 8h Good | 83% Humid | 4 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| October | 15°C / 10°C | 13°C / 8°C | 13days (90 mm) Wet | 6.1h Fair | 86% Very Muggy | 2.5 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| November | 11°C / 7°C | 8°C / 4°C | 12days (79 mm) Wet | 4.5h Fair | 87% Very Muggy | 1.4 Low | Fair | View Details |
| December | 9°C / 5°C | 6°C / 2°C | 13days (81 mm) Wet | 3.4h Poor | 89% Very Muggy | 0.9 Low | Poor | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Exeter are May, June, July, August, September, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Exeter, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Exeter is July, with average daytime highs of 21°C (69°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Exeter is January, with average overnight lows of 3°C (38°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Exeter is October, averaging 90mm of precipitation across 13 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Exeter runs through March, October, December, January, with the heaviest rainfall in March. Based on 10-year averages for Exeter.
Exeter receives approximately 92 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is July with around 11 hours. Based on climate data for Exeter.
The least favorable months to visit Exeter are January, February, March, December, primarily due to frequent rain. For the best conditions, consider May, June, July, August, September instead.
The annual average UV index in Exeter is 4, classified as moderate. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Exeter is 83%, classified as humid. High humidity makes warm temperatures feel significantly hotter — lightweight, breathable clothing is recommended.
Sea temperatures in Summer average 13°C (55°F), which most swimmers will find too cold without a wetsuit.
Yes, Exeter receives snow. Months with snowfall average 1 snow days and 2 cm (1 in) of accumulation, with about 4 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Exeter are 22 km/h (14 mph). The windiest month is February with peak winds reaching 26 km/h (16 mph) (gusts up to 50 km/h / 31 mph).
Exeter averages 1 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 70%. The clearest skies occur in May.
The annual average dew point in Exeter is 8°C (46°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Exeter has a Oceanic climate, classified as Cfb under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Exeter ranges from 6°C (43°F) to 12°C (54°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Exeter. It earns a climate score of 7/10 with Good.
For June in Exeter, pack Warm evening layer, Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Comfortable walking shoes. With average highs of 19°C (66°F) and 11 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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