AI-generatedHemel Hempstead at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 22°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,630 h
- Rain a year
- 677 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 138 m
Climate in Hemel Hempstead
Hemel Hempstead has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 22 °C, while January is the coolest at 7 °C. With around 1,630 hours of sunshine a year, Hemel Hempstead is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 6.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Hemel Hempstead
The best time to visit Hemel Hempstead is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to September. The wettest month is October with 66 mm of precipitation.
Hemel Hempstead through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Hemel Hempstead in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 10–17 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Hemel Hempstead in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 20–22 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Hemel Hempstead in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 10–19 °C by day
- 3.7 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Hemel Hempstead in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 7–8 °C by day
- 2.1 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Oct
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – September
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 8°
- Midday, 13:00: about 14°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
07:2418:11
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:03–08:10 · evening 17:25–18:31
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:50–07:03 · evening 18:31–18:45
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Hemel Hempstead compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 16° at the start of the month to 12° at the end. The days get 1.9 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 16° | 12° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 6° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 9.8 h |
What is the weather like in Hemel Hempstead in October?
In October, Hemel Hempstead is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Hemel Hempstead.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 47 min07:24 – 18:11
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 22 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 72 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+1offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %64 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %10 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %42 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Hemel Hempstead
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Hemel Hempstead: score 79 against 47. In June, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. June has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 47 | 79better |
| Daytime high | 14° | 20° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 3.6 h | 6.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12 | 10better |
| Rainfall | 66 mm | 59 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Hemel Hempstead month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
15January7° · 1.9 h
In January, Hemel Hempstead is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 55 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hemel Hempstead.
Hemel Hempstead in January16February8° · 2.7 h
In February, Hemel Hempstead is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 48 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hemel Hempstead.
Hemel Hempstead in February31March10° · 3.9 h
In March, Hemel Hempstead is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 46 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hemel Hempstead.
Hemel Hempstead in March52April14° · 5.7 h
In April, Hemel Hempstead is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 48 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Hemel Hempstead.
Hemel Hempstead in April70May17° · 6.6 h
In May, Hemel Hempstead is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Hemel Hempstead.
Hemel Hempstead in May79June20° · 6.7 h
In June, Hemel Hempstead is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Hemel Hempstead.
Hemel Hempstead in June76July22° · 6.8 h
In July, Hemel Hempstead is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Hemel Hempstead.
Hemel Hempstead in July76August22° · 6.4 h
In August, Hemel Hempstead is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 63 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Hemel Hempstead.
Hemel Hempstead in August76September19° · 5.1 h
In September, Hemel Hempstead is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 50 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Hemel Hempstead.
Hemel Hempstead in September47October14° · 3.6 h
In October, Hemel Hempstead is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Hemel Hempstead.
Hemel Hempstead in October24November10° · 2.3 h
In November, Hemel Hempstead is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hemel Hempstead.
Hemel Hempstead in November14December8° · 1.8 h
In December, Hemel Hempstead is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hemel Hempstead.
Hemel Hempstead in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Hemel Hempstead
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in February (2°), the warmest in July (12°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to May, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 15 | 7° | 2° | 1.9 h | 11 | 55 |
| FebruaryFeb | 16 | 8° | 2° | 2.7 h | 11 | 48 |
| MarchMar | 31 | 10° | 3° | 3.9 h | 10 | 46 |
| AprilApr | 52 | 14° | 5° | 5.7 h | 11 | 48 |
| MayMay | 70 | 17° | 7° | 6.6 h | 11 | 59 |
| JuneJun | 79 | 20° | 10° | 6.7 h | 10 | 59 |
| JulyJul | 76 | 22° | 12° | 6.8 h | 12 | 60 |
| AugustAug | 76 | 22° | 12° | 6.4 h | 11 | 63 |
| SeptemberSep | 76 | 19° | 10° | 5.1 h | 9 | 50 |
| OctoberOct | 47 | 14° | 8° | 3.6 h | 12 | 66 |
| NovemberNov | 24 | 10° | 4° | 2.3 h | 12 | 65 |
| DecemberDec | 14 | 8° | 2° | 1.8 h | 12 | 59 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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
51.75° N, 0.45° W · 138 m · Europe/London
Sunshine hours in Hemel Hempstead
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 3.6 of 10.8 hours of daylight in Hemel Hempstead, 33 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Hemel Hempstead: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Hemel Hempstead has about 12 rainy days with 66 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Hemel Hempstead
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 2 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 7).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 70 min
- Fair skin
- about 90 min
- Light brown skin
- over 2 h
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Hemel Hempstead
How breezy and how cloudy Hemel Hempstead is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Hemel Hempstead typically peaks at 22 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 72 % of the sky over Hemel Hempstead: mostly cloudy, with about 3.6 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
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Hemel Hempstead in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Hemel Hempstead has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 76) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 15).
- 46
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 72
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 76
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 47
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 3.6 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 15
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- 1.9 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- Short trip – train or car is often quicker
- Distance
- 30 km
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Hemel Hempstead vs St Albans
In October the holiday weather in Hemel Hempstead and St Albans is about equally good (score 47 vs 50). During the day St Albans is 1 °C warmer than Hemel Hempstead.
| in October | Hemel Hempstead | St Albans |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 47 | 50 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
United Kingdom in October: the best places
In October, Hemel Hempstead ranks 26 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Weybridge16°60
- 2London16°57
- 3Marlow15°56
- 4Slough16°55
- 5Henley-on-Thames15°55
- 6Watford16°54
- 7Woking16°54
- 8Guildford16°54
- 26Hemel HempsteadThis page14°47
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Frequently asked questions about Hemel Hempstead
When is the best time to visit Hemel Hempstead?
The best time to visit Hemel Hempstead is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Hemel Hempstead?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 12 °C. January is the coolest month at 7 °C.
When does it rain most in Hemel Hempstead?
The wettest month is October with 66 mm of precipitation. The driest month is March with 46 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Hemel Hempstead get?
Hemel Hempstead gets around 1,630 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 6.8 hours a day; in December there are 1.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Hemel Hempstead in?
Hemel Hempstead is on UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
Which school holidays are best for Hemel Hempstead?
Hemel Hempstead has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 76) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 15). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 46, May half-term 72, summer holidays 76, October half-term 47, Christmas holidays 15.