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Southampton from London
- Climate suitability
- 40/100for the year
- Best month
- July68/100
- 17.8°C · 351h sunshine
Ranked for sunnier and beach season in October: 37/100
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Last updated 2026-10-27 (UTC)
Southampton is a destination in the United Kingdom offering a mix of historical landmarks, local heritage, and scenic natural spots.
Southampton offers a diverse range of attractions, from historical monuments like Castle Gate and Bembridge Windmill to regional heritage sites and nearby beaches.
Southampton has a climate suitability score of 40.
The recommended time to visit is during June, July, and August.
Why Southampton?
Strongest in summer
July is Southampton's highest-scoring month at 68/100.
17.8°C
mean July temperature
351h
July sunshine
57.1mm
July rainfall
- 0.2 °C warmer than London
- 18.5 mm more rain than London
- 2.5 fewer sunshine hours than London
Best time to visit
For Southampton, the highest climate suitability scores are in July (68/100). That describes a typical month, not a personalised trip match.
Warmest month
July
17.8 °C mean
Driest month
April
50.2 mm
Sunniest month
June
341 sunshine hours
Sea temperature
Not available yet
Compared with London in October
Figures show how this place differs from London, using typical monthly weather for October. This is not a personalised trip match and does not include prices.
- 0.2 °C warmer than London
- 18.5 mm more rain than London
- 2.5 fewer sunshine hours than London
Things to do
Beaches
Getting there
Southampton Airport (SOU)
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Explore Southampton
Places to visit around this destination.
Climate by month
Scores describe how suitable a typical month is. They are not a personalised match.
- Jan22
- Feb25
- Mar28
- Apr40
- May51
- Jun62
- Jul68
- Aug62
- Sept51
- Oct33
- Nov21
- Dec18
Best month: July · Climate suitability: 68/100
Show detailed climate data
| Month | Temp °C | Rain mm | Sunshine h | Sea °C | Score | vs London °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.3 | 72.8 | 134.7 | Unavailable | 22 | +0.6 °C |
| February | 6.3 | 67.7 | 143.1 | Unavailable | 25 | +0.3 °C |
| March | 7.5 | 77.3 | 203.0 | Unavailable | 28 | +0.1 °C |
| April | 9.4 | 50.2 | 289.5 | Unavailable | 40 | +0.1 °C |
| May | 12.8 | 66.8 | 331.1 | Unavailable | 51 | −0.2 °C |
| June | 16.0 | 57.7 | 341.4 | Unavailable | 62 | −0.4 °C |
| July (highest climate score) | 17.8 | 57.1 | 351.0 | Unavailable | 68 | −0.6 °C |
| August | 17.5 | 70.3 | 302.5 | Unavailable | 62 | −0.5 °C |
| September | 15.4 | 73.0 | 251.0 | Unavailable | 51 | −0.2 °C |
| October (selected travel window) | 12.4 | 96.0 | 191.4 | Unavailable | 33 | +0.2 °C |
| November | 8.7 | 83.3 | 137.4 | Unavailable | 21 | +0.5 °C |
| December | 7.4 | 86.3 | 106.2 | Unavailable | 18 | +0.6 °C |