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Peel weather & best time to visit

Nature escape

Peel at a glance

Best time
May – Sep
Warmest month
Jul · 18°
Warmest sea
Aug · 14.9°
Sunshine a year
1,650 h
Rain a year
1,018 mm
Climate
Maritime
Time zone
UTC+0 / UTC+1
Elevation
22 m

Climate in Peel

Peel 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 9 °C. With around 1,650 hours of sunshine a year, Peel is moderately sunny; May is the sunniest month with 7.6 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Peel

The best time to visit Peel is from May to September. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 14.9 °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 125 mm.

Peel through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Peel in spring

Mar – May

45

Fair

  • 10–15 °C by day
  • Sea 9 °C
  • 5.9 h of sun a day
  • 35 rainy days in all

Peel in summer

Jun – Aug

74

Good

  • 17–18 °C by day
  • Sea 14 °C
  • 6.6 h of sun a day
  • 36 rainy days in all

Peel in autumn

Sep – Nov

40

Fair

  • 11–17 °C by day
  • Sea 14 °C
  • 3.5 h of sun a day
  • 49 rainy days in all

Peel in winter

Dec – Feb

9

Poor

  • 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

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Peel for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: June – August

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

37

Holiday weather in October

Poor

Best time to visit: May – September

Keep in mindFrequent rain

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 10°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 14°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 12°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 11°

07:4518:24

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 07:23–08:34 · evening 17:35–18:46
Blue hour
Morning 07:09–07:23 · evening 18:46–19:00

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 Peel compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 15° at the start of the month to 13° at the end. The sea cools from 14° to 13°. The days get 2.1 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high15°13°
Night-time low10°8°
Sea14°13°
Daylight11.7 h9.6 h

What is the weather like in Peel in October?

In October, Peel 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 122 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 Peel.

More details for October

Daylight
10 h 39 min07:45 – 18:24
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
Time zone
UTC+1offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %67 %
  • 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 Peel

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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June has the better holiday weather in Peel: score 77 against 37. 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.

October vs June, Peel
MonthOctoberJune
Holiday weather score3777better
Daytime high14°17°
Night-time low9°11°
Sea13.9°12.3°
Sunshine3.4 h7.1 hbetter
Rainy days1711better
Rainfall122 mm64 mmbetter

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Peel month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

6January9° · Sea 9° · 1.8 h

In January, Peel is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 9.2 °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 97 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 Peel.

Peel in January
12February9° · Sea 8° · 2.9 h

In February, Peel is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 8.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 76 mm in total. 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 Peel.

Peel in February
25March10° · Sea 8° · 4.1 h

In March, Peel is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 8.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 67 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 Peel.

Peel in March
45April12° · Sea 9° · 6.1 h

In April, Peel is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 8.7 °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 Peel.

Peel in April
66May15° · Sea 10° · 7.6 h

In May, Peel is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 10.2 °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 58 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 34 km/h. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Peel.

Peel in May
77June17° · Sea 12° · 7.1 h

In June, Peel is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 12.3 °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 64 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 Peel.

Peel in June
75July18° · Sea 14° · 6.6 h

In July, Peel is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 14.0 °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 67 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 Peel.

Peel in July
71August18° · Sea 15° · 6.1 h

In August, Peel is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 14.9 °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 77 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 Peel.

Peel in August
65September17° · Sea 15° · 4.9 h

In September, Peel is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 14.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 90 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 Peel.

Peel in September
37October14° · Sea 14° · 3.4 h

In October, Peel 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 122 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 Peel.

Peel in October
18November11° · Sea 12° · 2.1 h

In November, Peel is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 12.3 °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 125 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 45 km/h. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Peel.

Peel in November
8December9° · Sea 11° · 1.5 h

In December, Peel is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 10.6 °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 120 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 Peel.

Peel in December

Climate in detail

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Peel

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.

OctoberDay 14°Night 9°Sea 14°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan69°5°9.2°1.8 h1797
FebruaryFeb129°4°8.3°2.9 h1476
MarchMar2510°5°8.0°4.1 h1267
AprilApr4512°6°8.7°6.1 h1157
MayMay6615°8°10.2°7.6 h1158
JuneJun7717°11°12.3°7.1 h1164
JulyJul7518°13°14.0°6.6 h1267
AugustAug7118°13°14.9°6.1 h1377
SeptemberSep6517°12°14.8°4.9 h1390
OctoberOct3714°9°13.9°3.4 h17122
NovemberNov1811°7°12.3°2.1 h19125
DecemberDec89°5°10.6°1.5 h19120

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

54.22° N, 4.69° W · 22 m · Europe/Isle_of_Man

Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Peel

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October13.9°Ccold

8 in 10 years: 13.5 – 14.3 °C

Swimming season: Always below 20 °C

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 13.9°8 in 10 years 13.5° – 14.3°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Peel ranges from 8.0 °C in March to 14.9 °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 November 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 14.6 and 15.4 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan9.2°8.5°9.8°cold
FebruaryFeb8.3°7.6°9.0°cold
MarchMar8.0°7.3°8.9°cold
AprilApr8.7°8.0°9.3°cold
MayMay10.2°9.6°11.0°cold
JuneJun12.3°11.5°13.0°cold
JulyJul14.0°13.5°14.6°cold
AugustAug14.9°14.6°15.4°cold
SeptemberSep14.8°14.2°15.3°cold
OctoberOct13.9°13.5°14.3°cold
NovemberNov12.3°11.7°13.0°cold
DecemberDec10.6°10.0°11.2°cold
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Peel

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
1,650 hours
Sunniest month
May · 7.6 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 1.5 h a day
OctoberSunshine 3.4 hDaylight 10.7 hShare of daylight 32 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 3.4 of 10.7 hours of daylight in Peel, 32 % of the daylight hours.

Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 16 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 Peel: 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.

Per year
1,018 mm on 170 days
Wettest month
Nov · 125 mm
Driest month
Apr · 57 mm
OctoberRainy days 17Rainfall 122 mm

In October, Peel has about 17 rainy days with 122 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Peel

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 Peel

How breezy and how cloudy Peel 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.

Year average
39 km/h · strong breeze
Windiest month
Dec · 46 km/h
Calmest month
Jul · 31 km/h
OctoberWind 42 km/hBeaufort 6
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Peel 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.

Year average
68 % · mostly cloudy
Clearest month
May · 61 %
Cloudiest month
Dec · 72 %
OctoberCloud cover 72 %Sunshine 3.4 h

In October, cloud covers on average 72 % of the sky over Peel: 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 Peel

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Peel 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.

Peel has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 72) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 7).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    39

    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

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    68

    Good

    • 15 °C by day
    • Sea 11 °C
    • 7.5 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month
  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    72

    GoodBest holidays

    • 18 °C by day
    • Sea 15 °C
    • 6.3 h of sun a day
    • 13 rainy days a month
  • October half-term

    Oct

    37

    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

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    7

    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
420 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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Peel vs Douglas

In October the holiday weather in Peel and Douglas is about equally good (score 37 vs 35). During the day it is about as warm in Douglas as in Peel. The sea is about equally warm.

Peel vs Douglas, in October
in OctoberPeelDouglas
Holiday weather score3735
Daytime high14°14°
Sea14°14°
Sunshine3 h3 h
Rainy days1717
Best timeMay – SepMay – Aug

Through the year

OctoberPeel 14°Douglas 14°
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Ranking

Isle of Man in October: the best places

In October, Peel ranks 1 of 3 destinations in this country.

  1. PeelThis page14°14°37
  2. 2Port Erin14°14°37
  3. 3Douglas14°14°33
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Near Peel

Other destinations close by.

Places with a climate like Peel

Destinations whose weather through the year is closest to Peel's – good alternatives.

  1. 82 % similar7St IvesUnited Kingdom15°15°Best time: May – Jul
  2. 81 % similar44WexfordIreland15°14°Best time: May – Sep
  3. 81 % similar6HaverfordwestUnited Kingdom15°15°Best time: May – Aug
  4. 80 % similar41BamburghUnited Kingdom14°12°Best time: Jun – Sep

Frequently asked questions about Peel

When is the best time to visit Peel?

The best time to visit Peel 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 Peel?

The sea temperature in Peel ranges from 8.0 °C in March to 14.9 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.

Can you swim in Peel 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 Peel?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 18 °C and nights around 13 °C. February is the coolest month at 9 °C.

When does it rain most in Peel?

Rain is frequent from October to March; the wettest month is November with 125 mm. The driest month is April with 57 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Peel get?

Peel 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 Peel in?

Peel is on UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.

Which school holidays are best for Peel?

Peel 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 39, May half-term 68, summer holidays 72, October half-term 37, Christmas holidays 7.