AI-generatedLaxey at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 18°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 15.2°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,650 h
- Rain a year
- 1,043 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 47 m
Climate in Laxey
Laxey has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 18 °C, while February is the coolest at 8 °C. With around 1,650 hours of sunshine a year, Laxey is moderately sunny; May is the sunniest month with 7.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Laxey
The best time to visit Laxey is from May to September. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 15.2 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in June. Rain is frequent from October to March; the wettest month is November with 128 mm.
Laxey through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Laxey in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 9–14 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Laxey in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 17–18 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Laxey in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 11–17 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 3.5 h of sun a day
- 50 rainy days in all
Laxey in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 8–9 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 2.1 h of sun a day
- 50 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Oct – Mar
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: May – September
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 9°
- Midday, 13:00: about 13°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
- Evening, 20:00: about 12°
- Night, 23:00: about 11°
07:4418:23
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:22–08:33 · evening 17:34–18:45
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:08–07:22 · evening 18:45–18:59
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 Laxey compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 15° at the start of the month to 12° at the end. The sea cools from 14° to 13°. The days get 2.1 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 15° | 12° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 8° |
| Sea | 14° | 13° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 9.6 h |
What is the weather like in Laxey in October?
In October, Laxey is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 13.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 125 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 42 km/h. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Laxey.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 39 min07:44 – 18:23
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 42 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 %7 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %7 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
- Windproof jacket
Compare two months in Laxey
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 Laxey: score 76 against 36. In June, days are 3 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C cooler in June. June has 6 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 36 | 76better |
| Daytime high | 14° | 17° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 11° |
| Sea | 13.9° | 12.4° |
| Sunshine | 3.4 h | 7.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 17 | 11better |
| Rainfall | 125 mm | 66 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Laxey month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
6January9° · Sea 9° · 1.8 h
In January, Laxey is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 8.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 98 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 45 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Laxey.
Laxey in January11February8° · Sea 8° · 2.9 h
In February, Laxey is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 8.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 78 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 44 km/h. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Laxey.
Laxey in February23March9° · Sea 8° · 4.1 h
In March, Laxey is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 7.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 69 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 39 km/h. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Laxey.
Laxey in March44April12° · Sea 9° · 6.1 h
In April, Laxey is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 8.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 57 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 35 km/h. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Laxey.
Laxey in April64May14° · Sea 10° · 7.6 h
In May, Laxey is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 10.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 59 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 33 km/h. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Laxey.
Laxey in May76June17° · Sea 12° · 7.1 h
In June, Laxey is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 12.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 66 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 32 km/h. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Laxey.
Laxey in June75July18° · Sea 14° · 6.6 h
In July, Laxey is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 14.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 69 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 31 km/h. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Laxey.
Laxey in July70August18° · Sea 15° · 6.1 h
In August, Laxey is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 15.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 79 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 33 km/h. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Laxey.
Laxey in August64September17° · Sea 15° · 4.9 h
In September, Laxey is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 15.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 93 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 37 km/h. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Laxey.
Laxey in September36October14° · Sea 14° · 3.4 h
In October, Laxey is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 13.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 125 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 42 km/h. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Laxey.
Laxey in October17November11° · Sea 12° · 2.1 h
In November, Laxey is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 12.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 128 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 44 km/h. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Laxey.
Laxey in November7December9° · Sea 10° · 1.5 h
In December, Laxey is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 10.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 123 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 46 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Laxey.
Laxey in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Laxey
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 9°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in February (4°), the warmest in August (13°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, 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 | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 6 | 9° | 4° | 8.8° | 1.8 h | 17 | 98 |
| FebruaryFeb | 11 | 8° | 4° | 8.0° | 2.9 h | 14 | 78 |
| MarchMar | 23 | 9° | 5° | 7.8° | 4.1 h | 13 | 69 |
| AprilApr | 44 | 12° | 6° | 8.6° | 6.1 h | 11 | 57 |
| MayMay | 64 | 14° | 8° | 10.3° | 7.6 h | 11 | 59 |
| JuneJun | 76 | 17° | 11° | 12.4° | 7.1 h | 11 | 66 |
| JulyJul | 75 | 18° | 13° | 14.2° | 6.6 h | 12 | 69 |
| AugustAug | 70 | 18° | 13° | 15.2° | 6.1 h | 13 | 79 |
| SeptemberSep | 64 | 17° | 11° | 15.1° | 4.9 h | 14 | 93 |
| OctoberOct | 36 | 14° | 9° | 13.9° | 3.4 h | 17 | 125 |
| NovemberNov | 17 | 11° | 7° | 12.1° | 2.1 h | 19 | 128 |
| DecemberDec | 7 | 9° | 5° | 10.2° | 1.5 h | 19 | 123 |
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
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Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Laxey
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 13.6 – 14.4 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Laxey ranges from 7.8 °C in March to 15.2 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. From October to January the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 14.9 and 15.8 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 8.8° | 8.1° | 9.5° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 8.0° | 7.2° | 8.7° | cold |
| MarchMar | 7.8° | 7.0° | 8.7° | cold |
| AprilApr | 8.6° | 7.9° | 9.3° | cold |
| MayMay | 10.3° | 9.6° | 11.0° | cold |
| JuneJun | 12.4° | 11.7° | 13.1° | cold |
| JulyJul | 14.2° | 13.6° | 14.7° | cold |
| AugustAug | 15.2° | 14.9° | 15.8° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 15.1° | 14.5° | 15.6° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 13.9° | 13.6° | 14.4° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 12.1° | 11.5° | 12.9° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 10.2° | 9.5° | 11.0° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Laxey
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 3.4 of 10.7 hours of daylight in Laxey, 32 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 22 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Laxey: 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, Laxey has about 17 rainy days with 125 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Laxey
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 85 min
- Fair skin
- about 110 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 & clouds
Wind and clouds in Laxey
How breezy and how cloudy Laxey 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 Laxey typically peaks at 42 km/h during the day: Beaufort 6, strong breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting, and here it is that strong all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 72 % of the sky over Laxey: mostly cloudy, with about 3.4 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.
Planning a trip to Laxey
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Laxey 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.
Laxey has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 72) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 7).
- 38
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 66
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 15 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 72
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 36
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 14 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 3.4 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 7
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 1.7 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- Short trip – train or car is often quicker
- Distance
- 410 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.
Good to know: Isle of Man
- Currency
- British Pound (GBP)
- Languages
- English, Manx
- Sockets
- Type G · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the left
- Dialling code
- +44 1624
- Emergency number
- 999 · 112
UK plugs fit
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Laxey vs Douglas
In October the holiday weather in Laxey and Douglas is about equally good (score 36 vs 35). During the day it is about as warm in Douglas as in Laxey. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Laxey | Douglas |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 36 | 35 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 14° |
| Sea | 14° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 17 | 17 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Aug |
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Frequently asked questions about Laxey
When is the best time to visit Laxey?
The best time to visit Laxey is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Laxey?
The sea temperature in Laxey ranges from 7.8 °C in March to 15.2 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Laxey in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 13.9 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Laxey?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 18 °C and nights around 13 °C. February is the coolest month at 8 °C.
When does it rain most in Laxey?
Rain is frequent from October to March; the wettest month is November with 128 mm. The driest month is April with 57 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Laxey get?
Laxey gets around 1,650 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 7.6 hours a day; in December there are 1.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Laxey in?
Laxey is on UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
Which school holidays are best for Laxey?
Laxey has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 72) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 7). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 38, May half-term 66, summer holidays 72, October half-term 36, Christmas holidays 7.