Somerset Weather Forecast
Somerset weather: 59°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Somerset?
No - rain is unlikely in Somerset today.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
Over the next 7 days, about 1,2 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Wed, Thu and Fri.
The next 7 days carry about 3.3 times a normal week's rain for August (1,2 in against 0,3 in).
16-day forecast for Somerset
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 22 | ☁️ Overcast | 70° / 47° | 0% | 7 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 50° | 6% | 10 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 75° / 53° | 15% | 17 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 77° / 61° | 35% | 13 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌧️ Showers | 77° / 61° | 40% · 0,5 in | 12 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light showers | 71° / 60° | 73% · 0,1 in | 21 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light showers | 64° / 58° | 75% · 0,6 in | 22 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 67° / 60° | 55% · 0,3 in | 19 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 68° / 57° | 61% · 0,3 in | 10 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 70° / 60° | 59% · 0,2 in | 6 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 69° / 54° | 35% · 0,1 in | 5 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 66° / 55° | 36% | 8 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 51° | 41% | 10 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light showers | 65° / 58° | 30% · 0,8 in | 14 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌥️ Fog | 66° / 49° | — | 6 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 5 |
What this means for Somerset
Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 70°F is in line with the 72°F typical for this month.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 57°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers - the daily swing is 62°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A packable rain shell - 3 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.
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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 59°F (15°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 64% 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 11:34 PM.
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 22, 2026 at 11:34 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
