Best time to visit Hampshire

Q: When is the best time to visit Hampshire?

The best time to visit Hampshire (Winchester) is July and August based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: Which is the hottest month in Hampshire?

The hottest time of year in Winchester, Hampshire is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 21°C.

Q: Which month has the most rain in Hampshire?

In terms of rainfall, December is usually the wettest month in Winchester, Hampshire with 87mm on average. There are normally 17 days in December with some rain.

Q: When is it sunniest in Hampshire?

The sunniest time of year in Winchester, Hampshire is normally August with bright sunshine on average for 41% of daylight hours; that's 6 hours of sunshine per day.

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When is the best time to visit Hampshire?

The best time to visit Hampshire (Winchester) is July and August based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°F)

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Which is the hottest month in Hampshire?

The hottest time of year in Winchester, Hampshire is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 70°F.

Which month has the most rain in Hampshire?

In terms of rainfall, December is usually the wettest month in Winchester, Hampshire with 3.4 inches on average. There are normally 17 days in December with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Hampshire?

The sunniest time of year in Winchester, Hampshire is normally August with bright sunshine on average for 41% of daylight hours; that's 6 hours of sunshine per day.

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The weather guide for Hampshire (Winchester) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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