Somerset Weather Forecast
Somerset weather: 57°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Somerset weather in November
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Climate in Somerset month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47° | 36° | 4,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 51° | 42° | 4,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 54° | 40° | 2,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 60° | 43° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 66° | 49° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 70° | 55° | 1,9 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 75° | 58° | 1,6 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 72° | 56° | 1,5 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 67° | 53° | 4,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 61° | 49° | 3,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 53° | 43° | 4,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 51° | 42° | 4,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Best time to visit Somerset
Go in 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.
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers - the daily swing is 60°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
How Somerset compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Somerset.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff | 28 mi | 53°F | 33°F cooler | 55 in |
| South Wales | 28 mi | 53°F | 33°F cooler | 55 in |
| Bristol | 28 mi | 53°F | 33°F cooler | 42 in |
| Dorset | 35 mi | 53°F | 33°F cooler | 48 in |
| Devon | 38 mi | 53°F | 33°F cooler | 44 in |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Somerset?
Somerset is a county in England. Its coordinates are 51.1052, -2.9262. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Somerset right now?
It is currently 57°F (14°C) with overcast. Humidity is 81% and wind is 4 mph.
When is the best time to visit Somerset?
June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Somerset, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Somerset in?
Somerset observes Europe/London (UTC+01:00). The local time is 8:04 AM.
How many people live in Somerset?
Somerset has a population of approximately 570.000.
What is the nearest airport to Somerset?
The closest airports are London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 110 mi away, London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 119 mi away and Dublin Airport (DUB), 214 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Somerset?
Popular options include Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites, Stonehenge, River Thames, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, British Museum and Tower of London.
What places are in Somerset?
Somerset covers 1 places in this atlas, including Bath.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (uk-regions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, 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 8:04 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
