County in England

Things to Do in Hampshire

Top things to do in Hampshire: attractions, parks, viewpoints and day trips, with maps and live weather.

🌤️ 60°F now🕔 3:21 PM local📅 Best: May, June, July and August👥 1.4 million

Things to do in Hampshire

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Hampshire.

Map of Hampshire

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 51°3′27.7″N 1°18′29.2″W (51.0577, -1.3081)

Weather in Hampshire right now

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60°F
Mainly clear · feels like 57°F
Humidity72%
Wind7 mph N
Gusts15 mph
UV index2 · Low
Cloud cover44%
Pressure1009 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 19 mi
Air quality25 · Good
Sunrise6:01 AM
Sunset8:14 PM
Moon🌓 First quarter · 55%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 3:21 PM, Aug 21 local time.

⚠️Fri, Aug 28: damaging gusts to 40 mph.

Best time to visit Hampshire

Go in May, June, July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★☆☆☆
February★★★☆☆
March★★★☆☆
April★★★★
May★★★★
June★★★★
July★★★★★
August★★★★★
September★★★★
October★★★☆☆
November★★★☆☆
December★★★☆☆

Summary

Hampshire is a county in England. Hampshire is a county or metropolitan area in the United Kingdom. It has a population of about 1.4 million.

Right now it is 60°F (15°C) in Hampshire with mainly clear. It feels like 57°F. Today runs from 54°F to 67°F. Chance of precipitation is 45%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.5/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Hampshire is May, June, July and August. The climate is temperate. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 75°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 35°F.

The closest major airport is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), about 47 mi away. Nearby highlights include Stonehenge, Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament and River Thames.

In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 67°F is 4.7°F below the 71°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 12 PM to 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Hampshire today at 9.3/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hampshire?

Hampshire is a county in England. Its coordinates are 51.0577, -1.3081. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in Hampshire right now?

It is currently 60°F (15°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 72% and wind is 7 mph.

When is the best time to visit Hampshire?

May, June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Hampshire, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Hampshire in?

Hampshire observes Europe/London (UTC+01:00). The local time is 3:21 PM.

How many people live in Hampshire?

Hampshire has a population of approximately 1.4 million.

What is the nearest airport to Hampshire?

The closest airports are London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 47 mi away, London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 49 mi away and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), 222 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Hampshire?

Popular options include Stonehenge, Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, River Thames, British Museum and Tower of London.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (uk-regions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 21, 2026 at 3:21 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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