Climate Insights for Port Erin
Rushen, Isle of Man
Climate Overview
The climate in Port Erin is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 1,089 mm of precipitation falls per year. Port Erin receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Port Erin 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, March, January, when temperatures can drop to 6°C.The climate in Port Erin is temperate. The average annual temperature is 52°F and approximately 42.9 in of precipitation falls per year. Port Erin receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Port Erin 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, March, January, when temperatures can drop to 43°F.
Temperature
Port Erin has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 16°C with a mean of 15°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 2°C shift in average temperatures.Port Erin has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 18°F range. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 61°F with a mean of 60°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 3°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Port Erin is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,089 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 91 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 135 mm of rainfall. November and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 44 mm. That's 91 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.Port Erin is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 42.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.6 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 5.3 in of rainfall. November and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 1.7 in. That's 3.6 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
Port Erin is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 29km/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 36km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 22km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 14km/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 35km/h in winter, 26km/h in spring, 23km/h in summer, 31km/h in autumn.Port Erin is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 18mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 22mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 14mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8mph 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 22mph in winter, 16mph in spring, 14mph in summer, 19mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Port Erin is during August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 15°C with modest rainfall averaging 81 mm per month. By contrast, February 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 best time to visit Port Erin is during August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 60°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.2 in per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 43°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Port Erin 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 Port Erin 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.