Climate Insights for Alum Bay

Isle of Wight, England, United Kingdom

Hottest
July
20°C peak69°F peak
Coldest
January
5°C low41°F low
Wettest
October
112 mm rain4.4 in rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Alum Bay is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 935 mm of precipitation falls per year. Alum Bay receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Alum Bay is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 5°C.The climate in Alum Bay is temperate. The average annual temperature is 54°F and approximately 36.8 in of precipitation falls per year. Alum Bay receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Alum Bay is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 41°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 8°Average: 7°Min: 5°FebMax: 9°Average: 7°Min: 5°MarMax: 10°Average: 8°Min: 6°AprMax: 12°Average: 10°Min: 7°MayMax: 16°Average: 13°Min: 10°JunMax: 19°Average: 16°Min: 14°JulMax: 20°Average: 18°Min: 16°AugMax: 20°Average: 18°Min: 16°SepMax: 18°Average: 16°Min: 14°OctMax: 15°Average: 14°Min: 12°NovMax: 12°Average: 10°Min: 8°DecMax: 10°Average: 8°Min: 7°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 47°FAverage: 44°FMin: 41°FFebMax: 48°FAverage: 45°FMin: 42°FMarMax: 50°FAverage: 46°FMin: 43°FAprMax: 54°FAverage: 50°FMin: 45°FMayMax: 60°FAverage: 56°FMin: 51°FJunMax: 65°FAverage: 61°FMin: 56°FJulMax: 69°FAverage: 65°FMin: 60°FAugMax: 68°FAverage: 64°FMin: 60°FSepMax: 65°FAverage: 61°FMin: 57°FOctMax: 59°FAverage: 56°FMin: 53°FNovMax: 53°FAverage: 50°FMin: 47°FDecMax: 49°FAverage: 47°FMin: 44°F
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Alum Bay sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 5°C to 20°C. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 18°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 7°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Alum Bay sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 41°F to 69°F. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 69°F with a mean of 65°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 41°F and an average of 44°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 94mmSnow: 1mmFebPrecipitation: 73mmSnow: 0mmMarPrecipitation: 73mmSnow: 2mmAprPrecipitation: 47mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 55mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 65mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 57mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 69mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 84mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 112mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 103mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 104mmSnow: 0mm
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0in2in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.7inSnow (in): 0inFebPrecipitation: 2.9inSnow (in): 0inMarPrecipitation: 2.9inSnow (in): 1inAprPrecipitation: 1.9inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 2.1inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 2.6inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 4.4inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 4inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 4.1inSnow (in): 0in
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Alum Bay is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 935 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 78 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 112 mm of rainfall. December and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 47 mm. That's 65 mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.Alum Bay is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 36.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.1 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 4.4 in of rainfall. December and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 1.9 in. That's 2.6 in less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 21km/hFebWind Speed: 23km/hMarWind Speed: 21km/hAprWind Speed: 17km/hMayWind Speed: 16km/hJunWind Speed: 17km/hJulWind Speed: 17km/hAugWind Speed: 18km/hSepWind Speed: 18km/hOctWind Speed: 20km/hNovWind Speed: 21km/hDecWind Speed: 22km/h
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0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 13mphFebWind Speed: 14mphMarWind Speed: 13mphAprWind Speed: 11mphMayWind Speed: 10mphJunWind Speed: 10mphJulWind Speed: 11mphAugWind Speed: 11mphSepWind Speed: 11mphOctWind Speed: 13mphNovWind Speed: 13mphDecWind Speed: 14mph
Wind Speed

Alum Bay is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 19km/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 23km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 16km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/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 22km/h in winter, 18km/h in spring, 17km/h in summer, 20km/h in autumn.Alum Bay is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 12mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 14mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 10mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4mph 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 14mph in winter, 11mph in spring, 11mph in summer, 12mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan7°44°F
Feb7°45°F
Mar8°46°F
Apr10°50°F
May13°56°F
Jun16°61°F
Jul18°65°F
Aug18°64°F
Sep16°61°F
Oct14°56°F
Nov10°50°F
Dec8°47°F

The best time to visit Alum Bay is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 69 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 5°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Alum Bay is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 63°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.7 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 41°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Alum Bay 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 Alum Bay 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
5 °C41 °F
8 °C47 °F
21 km/h13 mph
94 mm3.7 in
1 cm0 in
Feb
5 °C42 °F
9 °C48 °F
23 km/h14 mph
73 mm2.9 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
6 °C43 °F
10 °C50 °F
21 km/h13 mph
73 mm2.9 in
2 cm1 in
Apr
7 °C45 °F
12 °C54 °F
17 km/h11 mph
47 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in
May
10 °C51 °F
16 °C60 °F
16 km/h10 mph
55 mm2.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
14 °C56 °F
19 °C65 °F
17 km/h10 mph
65 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
16 °C60 °F
20 °C69 °F
17 km/h11 mph
57 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
16 °C60 °F
20 °C68 °F
18 km/h11 mph
69 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
14 °C57 °F
18 °C65 °F
18 km/h11 mph
84 mm3.3 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
12 °C53 °F
15 °C59 °F
20 km/h13 mph
112 mm4.4 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
8 °C47 °F
12 °C53 °F
21 km/h13 mph
103 mm4 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
7 °C44 °F
10 °C49 °F
22 km/h14 mph
104 mm4.1 in
0 cm0 in