Climate Insights for Abersoch
Gwynedd, Wales, United Kingdom
Climate Overview
The climate in Abersoch is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 1,716 mm of precipitation falls per year. Abersoch receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Abersoch is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 6°C.The climate in Abersoch is temperate. The average annual temperature is 53°F and approximately 67.6 in of precipitation falls per year. Abersoch receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Abersoch is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 43°F.
Temperature
Abersoch sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 6°C to 17°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 16°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 7°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Abersoch sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 43°F to 63°F. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 63°F with a mean of 62°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 43°F and an average of 45°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Abersoch is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,716 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 143 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 213 mm of rainfall. November and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 73 mm. That's 140 mm less than December, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Abersoch is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 67.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.6 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 8.4 in of rainfall. November and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 2.9 in. That's 5.5 in less than December, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
Abersoch is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 25km/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 31km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 20km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 11km/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 30km/h in winter, 22km/h in spring, 21km/h in summer, 27km/h in autumn.Abersoch is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 16mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 19mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 12mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7mph 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 19mph in winter, 14mph in spring, 13mph in summer, 17mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Abersoch 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. 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Abersoch based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.