Best Time to Visit
🇬🇧 Bath, United Kingdom · Europe
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
7°
3°
Fair
Feb
8°
2°
Fair
Mar
10°
3°
Good
Apr
13°
5°
Great
May
16°
8°
Great
Jun
18°
11°
Great
Jul
20°
13°
Great
Aug
20°
13°
Great
Sep
18°
11°
Great
Oct
14°
8°
Good
Nov
10°
5°
Fair
Dec
8°
3°
Fair
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C | 3°C | 12 | 4h | 65% | 1 | Fair | View |
| February | 8°C | 2°C | 10 | 5h | 65% | 1 | Fair | View |
| March | 10°C | 3°C | 11 | 7h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| AprilRecommended | 13°C | 5°C | 12 | 9h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| MayRecommended | 16°C | 8°C | 12 | 10h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| JuneRecommended | 18°C | 11°C | 11 | 11h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| JulyRecommended | 20°C | 13°C | 12 | 11h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| AugustRecommended | 20°C | 13°C | 11 | 10h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| SeptemberRecommended | 18°C | 11°C | 10 | 8h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| October | 14°C | 8°C | 12 | 6h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| November | 10°C | 5°C | 13 | 4h | 65% | 1 | Fair | View |
| December | 8°C | 3°C | 12 | 4h | 65% | 1 | Fair | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 13°C high, 5°C low
Mild conditions at 13°C (55°F), layers recommended. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 5°C (41°F).
Avg: 19°C high, 12°C low
Mild conditions at 19°C (66°F), layers recommended. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 12°C (54°F).
Avg: 14°C high, 8°C low
Mild conditions at 14°C (57°F), layers recommended. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 8°C (46°F).
Avg: 8°C high, 3°C low
Cool to cold at 8°C (46°F), warm clothing essential. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 3°C (37°F).
The least favorable time to visit Bath is January and February. During this period, you can expect cold weather, frequent rain.
January
Challenges: cold weather, frequent rain
February
Challenges: cold weather
November
Challenges: cold weather, frequent rain
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Bath during the best travel months (May, June, July), when temperatures range from 11°C to 18°C:
Bath has a temperate oceanic climate (Koppen classification: Cfb). The warmest month is August with highs of 20°C, while the coldest month is January at just 7°C. Annual rainfall averages 768mm across approximately 138 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 7 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 8 |
| Low °C | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| Rain Days | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 12 |
| Rain mm | 68 | 54 | 55 | 59 | 64 | 60 | 62 | 68 | 56 | 73 | 74 | 75 |
| Sun h/day | 4 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| Humidity % | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| UV Index | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
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