Climate Insights for Wells-next-the-Sea

The climate in Wells-next-the-Sea is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 806mm of precipitation falls per year. Wells-next-the-Sea receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Wells-next-the-Sea 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 4°C.

Wells-next-the-Sea sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 4°C to 19°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 17°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 6°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.

Wells-next-the-Sea is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 806mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 67mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 90mm of rainfall. December and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 39mm. That's 51mm 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.

Wells-next-the-Sea is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 34km/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 39km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 29km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 10km/h 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 38km/h in winter, 32km/h in spring, 30km/h in summer, 35km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Wells-next-the-Sea, which began on March 20, 2026. Wells-next-the-Sea 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 19°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 4°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 85 days from now.

The best time to visit Wells-next-the-Sea is during July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 70mm per month. By contrast, January 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 Wells-next-the-Sea 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.