Sun, sea & sand

Exeter weather in July

Temperature, sea and sunshine in July: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.

31

Holiday weather in July

Poor

Best time to visit: June – August

What is the weather like in Exeter in July?

In July, Exeter is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 16.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 55 mm in total. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Exeter.

July compared

How the weather changes from June to August. Tap a month to open it.

JuneJunJulyJulAugustAug
Score273128
Day18°20°20°
Night12°13°14°
Sea14°16°17°
Sun8 h7 h7 h
Rain days111011

More details for July

Daylight
16 h 6 min05:17 – 21:23
UV index
7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
22 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
63 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or more
Time zone
UTC+1Europe/London

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %17 %
  • Seaweight 25 %0 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %73 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %54 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in July

  • Wetsuit for longer swims
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • A jumper for the evenings
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Exeter in July: quick answers

Is Exeter hot in July?

No. In July, Exeter is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C and nights drop to about 13 °C.

Can you swim in Exeter in July?

Only if you don't mind cold water: in July the sea averages just 16.0 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.

Does it rain much in Exeter in July?

Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 55 mm in total.

Exeter month by month

Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences