Climate Insights for Ilfracombe

The climate in Ilfracombe is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 1023mm 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, September, July. The coldest months are February, March, April, when temperatures can drop to 5°C.

Ilfracombe sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 5°C to 18°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 17°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 6°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Ilfracombe is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1023mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 85mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 150mm of rainfall. November and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 44mm. That's 106mm less than January, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Ilfracombe is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

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 February near 5°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 52 days from now.

The best time to visit Ilfracombe 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 75mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 5°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.