Best Time to Visit Portsmouth: Month-by-Month Guide

Best months for Portsmouth: September, October, August.

  • Best months for Portsmouth: September, October, August.
  • Peak season is July, August, June. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
  • Shoulder season: May, September, October. Good weather without the busiest period.
  • Wettest months: June, May, July.
  • The least pleasant month is January (score 4.7).

Year at a glance

5° -3° J 8° -2° F 13° 3° M 20° 8° A 24° 14° M 28° 18° J 30° 20° J 30° 19° A 26° 15° S 20° 9° O 13° 4° N 7° 0° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 5°C-3°C86 mm 10– – 4.7
February 8°C-2°C88 mm 10– – 5.1
March 13°C3°C106 mm 12– – 5.8
April 20°C8°C111 mm 12– – 6.9
May 24°C14°C117 mm 13– – 7.2
June 28°C18°C111 mm 13– – 7.2
July 30°C20°C99 mm 13– – 7.1
August 30°C19°C77 mm 11– – 7.4
September 26°C15°C84 mm 8– – 8.0
October 20°C9°C78 mm 9– – 7.6
November 13°C4°C82 mm 9– – 6.5
December 7°C0°C92 mm 10– – 5.2

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Portsmouth?

The best months are September, October, August.

When is the rainy season in Portsmouth?

The wettest months are June, May, July.