Climate Insights for Ilfracombe

The climate in Ilfracombe is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 1265mm of precipitation falls per year. Ilfracombe receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Ilfracombe 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 January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 6°C.

Ilfracombe sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 6°C to 18°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 17°C. January 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.

Ilfracombe is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1265mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 105mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 153mm of rainfall. December and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 57mm. That's 95mm less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Ilfracombe is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 24km/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 30km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 19km/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 28km/h in winter, 22km/h in spring, 21km/h in summer, 26km/h in autumn.

It is currently summer in Ilfracombe, which began on June 21, 2026. Ilfracombe 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 18°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 6°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

The best time to visit Ilfracombe is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 84mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 6°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 Ilfracombe 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.