AI-generatedRamsey at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 18°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 15.4°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,660 h
- Rain a year
- 1,043 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 7 m
Climate in Ramsey
Ramsey has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 18 °C, while February is the coolest at 8 °C. With around 1,660 hours of sunshine a year, Ramsey is moderately sunny; May is the sunniest month with 7.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Ramsey
The best time to visit Ramsey is from May to September. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 15.4 °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.
Ramsey through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Ramsey in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 9–14 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Ramsey 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
Ramsey in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 11–17 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 3.5 h of sun a day
- 50 rainy days in all
Ramsey 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 10°
- Midday, 13:00: about 14°
- 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 17:33–18:45
- 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 Ramsey 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 13° at the end. The sea cools from 15° to 13°. The days get 2.1 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 15° | 13° |
| Night-time low | 11° | 8° |
| Sea | 15° | 13° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 9.6 h |
What is the weather like in Ramsey in October?
In October, Ramsey is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °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 Ramsey.
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 %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 Ramsey
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 Ramsey: score 76 against 37. In June, days are 3 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 1 °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 | 37 | 76better |
| Daytime high | 14° | 17° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 11° |
| Sea | 13.9° | 12.6° |
| Sunshine | 3.4 h | 7.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 17 | 11better |
| Rainfall | 125 mm | 66 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Ramsey month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
6January9° · Sea 9° · 1.8 h
In January, Ramsey is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 8.5 °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 Ramsey.
Ramsey in January11February8° · Sea 8° · 2.9 h
In February, Ramsey is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 7.7 °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 Ramsey.
Ramsey in February23March9° · Sea 8° · 4.2 h
In March, Ramsey is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 7.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.2 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 Ramsey.
Ramsey in March44April12° · Sea 9° · 6.1 h
In April, Ramsey is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 8.5 °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 Ramsey.
Ramsey in April65May14° · Sea 10° · 7.7 h
In May, Ramsey is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 10.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.7 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 Ramsey.
Ramsey in May76June17° · Sea 13° · 7.1 h
In June, Ramsey is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 12.6 °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 Ramsey.
Ramsey in June75July18° · Sea 14° · 6.6 h
In July, Ramsey is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 14.4 °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 Ramsey.
Ramsey in July71August18° · Sea 15° · 6.2 h
In August, Ramsey is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 15.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.2 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 Ramsey.
Ramsey in August65September17° · Sea 15° · 4.9 h
In September, Ramsey is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.2 °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 Ramsey.
Ramsey in September37October14° · Sea 14° · 3.4 h
In October, Ramsey is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °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 Ramsey.
Ramsey in October18November11° · Sea 12° · 2.1 h
In November, Ramsey is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 11.9 °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 Ramsey.
Ramsey in November7December9° · Sea 10° · 1.5 h
In December, Ramsey is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 10.0 °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 Ramsey.
Ramsey 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 Ramsey
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 10°. 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° | 5° | 8.5° | 1.8 h | 17 | 98 |
| FebruaryFeb | 11 | 8° | 4° | 7.7° | 2.9 h | 14 | 78 |
| MarchMar | 23 | 9° | 5° | 7.6° | 4.2 h | 13 | 69 |
| AprilApr | 44 | 12° | 6° | 8.5° | 6.1 h | 11 | 57 |
| MayMay | 65 | 14° | 8° | 10.4° | 7.7 h | 11 | 59 |
| JuneJun | 76 | 17° | 11° | 12.6° | 7.1 h | 11 | 66 |
| JulyJul | 75 | 18° | 13° | 14.4° | 6.6 h | 12 | 69 |
| AugustAug | 71 | 18° | 13° | 15.4° | 6.2 h | 13 | 79 |
| SeptemberSep | 65 | 17° | 12° | 15.2° | 4.9 h | 14 | 93 |
| OctoberOct | 37 | 14° | 10° | 13.9° | 3.4 h | 17 | 125 |
| NovemberNov | 18 | 11° | 7° | 11.9° | 2.1 h | 19 | 128 |
| DecemberDec | 7 | 9° | 5° | 10.0° | 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 Ramsey
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 13.4 – 14.4 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Ramsey ranges from 7.6 °C in March to 15.4 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
From November to December 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 15.0 and 16.1 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 8.5° | 7.7° | 9.0° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 7.7° | 6.9° | 8.3° | cold |
| MarchMar | 7.6° | 6.7° | 8.4° | cold |
| AprilApr | 8.5° | 7.7° | 9.2° | cold |
| MayMay | 10.4° | 9.7° | 11.2° | cold |
| JuneJun | 12.6° | 11.8° | 13.4° | cold |
| JulyJul | 14.4° | 13.8° | 15.2° | cold |
| AugustAug | 15.4° | 15.0° | 16.1° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 15.2° | 14.6° | 15.8° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 13.9° | 13.4° | 14.4° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 11.9° | 11.3° | 12.6° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 10.0° | 9.4° | 10.6° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Ramsey
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 10.6 hours of daylight in Ramsey, 32 % 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
Rain in Ramsey: 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, Ramsey has about 17 rainy days with 125 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Ramsey
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 90 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 Ramsey
How breezy and how cloudy Ramsey 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 Ramsey 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 Ramsey: 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 Ramsey
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Ramsey 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.
Ramsey 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
- 67
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 15 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 7.6 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
- 37
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 9 °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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Ramsey vs Laxey
In October the holiday weather in Ramsey and Laxey is about equally good (score 37 vs 36). During the day it is about as warm in Laxey as in Ramsey. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Ramsey | Laxey |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 37 | 36 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 14° |
| Sea | 14° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 17 | 17 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
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Frequently asked questions about Ramsey
When is the best time to visit Ramsey?
The best time to visit Ramsey 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 Ramsey?
The sea temperature in Ramsey ranges from 7.6 °C in March to 15.4 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Ramsey 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 Ramsey?
August 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 Ramsey?
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 Ramsey get?
Ramsey gets around 1,660 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 7.7 hours a day; in December there are 1.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Ramsey in?
Ramsey is on UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
Which school holidays are best for Ramsey?
Ramsey 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 67, summer holidays 72, October half-term 37, Christmas holidays 7.