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Bath weather by month and the best time to visit

Updated October 2026Sources
May–Jun, SepBest time to visit

When to go to Bath

May–Jun and Sep are mild; Jul–Aug is crowded. Christmas markets in Dec are busy; winters are cool and damp.

Bath weather by month

Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.

PleasantHotRainyCool or coldBest months
0°5°10°15°20°25°JFMAMJJASOND
Average highAverage lowRainfall

Monthly averages

MonthHighLowRainHumidityConditions
January7°C45°F2°C36°F76 mm94%Cold
February7°C45°F2°C35°F60 mm92%Cold
March10°C49°F2°C36°F60 mm88%Cold
April13°C55°F4°C40°F50 mm84%Cool
May16°C61°F8°C46°F60 mm82%Cool
June19°C67°F11°C51°F62 mm80%Pleasant
July21°C71°F12°C54°F69 mm78%Pleasant
August21°C70°F12°C54°F72 mm80%Pleasant
September19°C66°F10°C50°F50 mm82%Pleasant
October15°C58°F8°C46°F83 mm88%Cool
November10°C50°F5°C41°F86 mm93%Cold
December8°C46°F3°C37°F84 mm95%Cold

Best months across United Kingdom

PlaceBest monthsWarmest month
LondonMay–Jul, SepJul (23°C)
EdinburghMay–Jun, Aug–SepJul (18°C)
ManchesterMay–Jul, SepJul (20°C)
LiverpoolMay–Jul, SepJul (19°C)
OxfordMay–Jun, SepJul (22°C)
BathMay–Jun, SepJul (21°C)
CambridgeMay–Jun, SepJul (23°C)
GlasgowMay–Jul, SepJul (18°C)
BrightonMay–Jul, SepJul (21°C)
Scottish HighlandsMay–Jun, SepJul (18°C)
Isle of SkyeMay–Jun, SepJul (15°C)
YorkMay–Jun, Sep–OctJul (21°C)
BristolMay–Jul, SepJul (22°C)
Lake DistrictMay–Jun, Sep–OctJul (18°C)
CornwallMay–Jun, SepJul (18°C)
CotswoldsMay–Jun, Sep–OctJul (22°C)
BelfastMay–Jul, SepJul (17°C)
CardiffMay–Jul, SepJul (20°C)
BirminghamMay–Jul, SepJul (21°C)
NewcastleMay–Jul, SepJul (19°C)
LeedsMay–Jul, SepJul (21°C)
SnowdoniaMay–Jul, SepJul (19°C)

Quick answers

What is the best month to visit Bath?

May–Jun, Sep. May–Jun and Sep are mild; Jul–Aug is crowded. Christmas markets in Dec are busy; winters are cool and damp.

When is the rainy season in Bath?

Rain peaks in November with about 86 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.

What is the hottest month in Bath?

July, with average highs of 21°C (71°F).

How cold does Bath get?

The coolest nights are in February, averaging 2°C (35°F).

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Sources

Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.