AI-generatedRoyal Tunbridge Wells at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 22°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,730 h
- Rain a year
- 708 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 118 m
Climate in Royal Tunbridge Wells
Royal Tunbridge Wells 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 8 °C. With around 1,730 hours of sunshine a year, Royal Tunbridge Wells is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Royal Tunbridge Wells
The best time to visit Royal Tunbridge Wells is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to October. The wettest month is August with 69 mm of precipitation.
Royal Tunbridge Wells through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Royal Tunbridge Wells in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 11–17 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Royal Tunbridge Wells in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 20–22 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Royal Tunbridge Wells in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 11–19 °C by day
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Royal Tunbridge Wells in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- 2.2 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 – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
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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
Fair
Best time to visit: May – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 8°
- Midday, 13:00: about 15°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 15°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
07:2018:09
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 07:00–08:06 · evening 17:23–18:29
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:47–07:00 · evening 18:29–18:42
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 Royal Tunbridge Wells compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 17° at the start of the month to 13° at the end. The days get 1.8 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 17° | 13° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 6° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 9.9 h |
What is the weather like in Royal Tunbridge Wells in October?
In October, Royal Tunbridge Wells is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Royal Tunbridge Wells.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 48 min07:20 – 18:09
- 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
- 70 %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 %70 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %12 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %44 %
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 Royal Tunbridge Wells
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 Royal Tunbridge Wells: score 81 against 50. In June, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. June has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 50 | 81better |
| Daytime high | 15° | 20° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 3.7 h | 7.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12 | 10better |
| Rainfall | 69 mm | 61 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Royal Tunbridge Wells month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
14January8° · 2.0 h
In January, Royal Tunbridge Wells is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Royal Tunbridge Wells.
Royal Tunbridge Wells in January17February8° · 2.8 h
In February, Royal Tunbridge Wells is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 52 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Royal Tunbridge Wells.
Royal Tunbridge Wells in February32March11° · 4.1 h
In March, Royal Tunbridge Wells is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 48 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Royal Tunbridge Wells.
Royal Tunbridge Wells in March55April14° · 6.2 h
In April, Royal Tunbridge Wells is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 50 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Royal Tunbridge Wells.
Royal Tunbridge Wells in April73May17° · 7.0 h
In May, Royal Tunbridge Wells is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Royal Tunbridge Wells.
Royal Tunbridge Wells in May81June20° · 7.3 h
In June, Royal Tunbridge Wells is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Royal Tunbridge Wells.
Royal Tunbridge Wells in June79July22° · 7.4 h
In July, Royal Tunbridge Wells is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Royal Tunbridge Wells.
Royal Tunbridge Wells in July78August22° · 6.7 h
In August, Royal Tunbridge Wells is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Royal Tunbridge Wells.
Royal Tunbridge Wells in August77September19° · 5.4 h
In September, Royal Tunbridge Wells is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5.4 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 Royal Tunbridge Wells.
Royal Tunbridge Wells in September50October15° · 3.7 h
In October, Royal Tunbridge Wells is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Royal Tunbridge Wells.
Royal Tunbridge Wells in October28November11° · 2.3 h
In November, Royal Tunbridge Wells is cool: daytime highs average 11 °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 69 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Royal Tunbridge Wells.
Royal Tunbridge Wells in November14December8° · 1.8 h
In December, Royal Tunbridge Wells 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 63 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Royal Tunbridge Wells.
Royal Tunbridge Wells 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 Royal Tunbridge Wells
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°
ColdOctober: nights around 7°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in February (2°), the warmest in July (13°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October 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 | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 14 | 8° | 2° | 2.0 h | 11 | 59 |
| FebruaryFeb | 17 | 8° | 2° | 2.8 h | 10 | 52 |
| MarchMar | 32 | 11° | 3° | 4.1 h | 11 | 48 |
| AprilApr | 55 | 14° | 5° | 6.2 h | 11 | 50 |
| MayMay | 73 | 17° | 8° | 7.0 h | 11 | 58 |
| JuneJun | 81 | 20° | 10° | 7.3 h | 10 | 61 |
| JulyJul | 79 | 22° | 13° | 7.4 h | 12 | 61 |
| AugustAug | 78 | 22° | 13° | 6.7 h | 11 | 69 |
| SeptemberSep | 77 | 19° | 10° | 5.4 h | 9 | 50 |
| OctoberOct | 50 | 15° | 7° | 3.7 h | 12 | 69 |
| NovemberNov | 28 | 11° | 4° | 2.3 h | 12 | 69 |
| DecemberDec | 14 | 8° | 2° | 1.8 h | 12 | 63 |
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
51.13° N, 0.26° E · 118 m · Europe/London
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Royal Tunbridge Wells
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 3.7 of 10.8 hours of daylight in Royal Tunbridge Wells, 34 % 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 Royal Tunbridge Wells: 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, Royal Tunbridge Wells has about 12 rainy days with 69 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Royal Tunbridge Wells
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 8).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 65 min
- Fair skin
- about 85 min
- Light brown skin
- about 115 min
- 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 Royal Tunbridge Wells
How breezy and how cloudy Royal Tunbridge Wells 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 Royal Tunbridge Wells 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 70 % of the sky over Royal Tunbridge Wells: mostly cloudy, with about 3.7 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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Royal Tunbridge Wells 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.
Royal Tunbridge Wells has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 78) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 14).
- 48
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 75
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 18 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 78
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 50
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 15 °C by day
- 3.7 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 14
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 8 °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
- 60 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: United Kingdom
- Currency
- British Pound (GBP)
- Language
- English
- Sockets
- Type G · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the left
- Dialling code
- +44
- 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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Royal Tunbridge Wells vs Crawley
In October the holiday weather in Royal Tunbridge Wells and Crawley is about equally good (score 50 vs 50). During the day it is about as warm in Crawley as in Royal Tunbridge Wells.
| in October | Royal Tunbridge Wells | Crawley |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 50 | 50 |
| Daytime high | 15° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
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Frequently asked questions about Royal Tunbridge Wells
When is the best time to visit Royal Tunbridge Wells?
The best time to visit Royal Tunbridge Wells 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 Royal Tunbridge Wells?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 13 °C. January is the coolest month at 8 °C.
When does it rain most in Royal Tunbridge Wells?
The wettest month is August with 69 mm of precipitation. The driest month is March with 48 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Royal Tunbridge Wells get?
Royal Tunbridge Wells gets around 1,730 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.4 hours a day; in December there are 1.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Royal Tunbridge Wells in?
Royal Tunbridge Wells is on UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
Which school holidays are best for Royal Tunbridge Wells?
Royal Tunbridge Wells has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 78) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 14). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 48, May half-term 75, summer holidays 78, October half-term 50, Christmas holidays 14.