Climate Insights for Bath

The climate in Bath is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 1348mm of precipitation falls per year. Bath receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Bath is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: September, August, July. The coldest months are February, March, January, when temperatures can drop to 23°C.

Bath has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 6°C range. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 23°C and an average of 24°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows.

Bath is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1348mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 112mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 205mm of rainfall. November and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 61mm. That's 144mm less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Bath is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 18km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 21km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 15km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 6km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Bath, which began on March 20, 2026. Bath 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 September at around 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 23°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Bath is during January, February, March, April and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 75mm per month. By contrast, September can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 29°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 Bath 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.