Climate Insights for Torbay

The climate in Torbay is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 1297mm of precipitation falls per year. Torbay receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Torbay is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, September, July. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to -4°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 191cm accumulating over the season.

Temperatures in Torbay vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 16°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -4°C and the daily average is -2°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between June and July, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Torbay is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1297mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 108mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 139mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 85mm. That's 54mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 191cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 50cm.

Torbay is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 37km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 44km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 29km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 15km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 43km/h in winter, 37km/h in spring, 30km/h in summer, 37km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Torbay, which began on March 20, 2026. Torbay is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 17°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -4°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

The best time to visit Torbay is during August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 85mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -4°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Torbay based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.