What’s the climate like in Swindon?
The current climate of Swindon features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 23°C during the day to lows of 8°C. The average yearly temperature is around 15°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 2°C and in the warmer months around 13°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Swindon in recent years was 36°C in July 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -3°C in March 2018.
On average, Swindon gets 1829 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 4,4 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the climate in other parts of England? Check out the weather and climate in places like London, Edinburgh, Cornwall, or have a look at other destinations in England.
Best time to visit Swindon?
The best time to visit Swindon for pleasant to warm weather is May through August. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Swindon.
Climate Table of Swindon
The climate table of Swindon shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 8 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 15 | 11 | 9 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 4 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 143 | 97 | 52 | 32 | 44 | 43 | 35 | 85 | 269 | 336 | 197 | 496 |
| Snow (cm) | 0,3 | 0,3 | 2,1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,7 |
| UV Index | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 15°C
- Highest temperature: 23°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 8°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1829 mm per year, averaging 152 mm per month
- Snowfall: 4,4 cm per year
- Driest months: 32 mm in April, 35 mm in July and 43 mm in June
- Wettest months: 496 mm in December, 336 mm in October and 269 mm in September
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Swindon
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Swindon, England. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Swindon
This graph shows how much precipitation Swindon, England, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Swindon
This graph shows how much snow Swindon, England, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Swindon
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Swindon, England. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Swindon
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Swindon, England. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Swindon
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Swindon, England, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Swindon
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Swindon, England, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Swindon by Month
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