AI-generatedWells at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 22°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,610 h
- Rain a year
- 799 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 42 m
Climate in Wells
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 9 °C. With around 1,610 hours of sunshine a year, Wells is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 6.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Wells
The best time to visit Wells is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to September. Rain is frequent from October to January; the wettest month is October with 85 mm.
Wells through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Wells in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 11–17 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Wells in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 20–22 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Wells in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 12–19 °C by day
- 3.6 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Wells in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- 2.1 h of sun a day
- 36 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 – Jan
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
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 15°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 15°
- Evening, 20:00: about 12°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
07:3218:20
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 07:12–08:18 · evening 17:35–18:41
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:59–07:12 · evening 18:41–18:54
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 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 1.9 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 Wells in October?
In October, Wells is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 85 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Wells.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 48 min07:32 – 18:20
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 23 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 73 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+1offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %82 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %8 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %34 %
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
Compare two months in 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 Wells: score 78 against 53. In June, days are 5 °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 | 53 | 78better |
| Daytime high | 15° | 20° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 3.5 h | 6.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 11better |
| Rainfall | 85 mm | 60 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Wells month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
16January9° · 1.9 h
In January, Wells is cold: daytime highs average 9 °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 13 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wells.
Wells in January21February9° · 2.8 h
In February, Wells is cold: daytime highs average 9 °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 11 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wells.
Wells in February36March11° · 3.9 h
In March, Wells is cool: daytime highs average 11 °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 11 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wells.
Wells in March57April14° · 5.7 h
In April, Wells 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 58 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Wells.
Wells in April76May17° · 6.5 h
In May, Wells is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Wells.
Wells in May78June20° · 6.7 h
In June, Wells 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 11 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Wells.
Wells in June77July22° · 6.6 h
In July, Wells is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Wells.
Wells in July74August22° · 6.0 h
In August, Wells is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Wells.
Wells in August74September19° · 5.0 h
In September, Wells is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Wells.
Wells in September53October15° · 3.5 h
In October, Wells is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 85 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Wells.
Wells in October30November12° · 2.4 h
In November, Wells is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wells.
Wells in November18December9° · 1.7 h
In December, Wells is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wells.
Wells in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in 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°
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 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 | 16 | 9° | 2° | 1.9 h | 13 | 67 |
| FebruaryFeb | 21 | 9° | 2° | 2.8 h | 11 | 60 |
| MarchMar | 36 | 11° | 3° | 3.9 h | 11 | 58 |
| AprilApr | 57 | 14° | 5° | 5.7 h | 11 | 58 |
| MayMay | 76 | 17° | 8° | 6.5 h | 12 | 66 |
| JuneJun | 78 | 20° | 10° | 6.7 h | 11 | 60 |
| JulyJul | 77 | 22° | 12° | 6.6 h | 11 | 64 |
| AugustAug | 74 | 22° | 12° | 6.0 h | 12 | 70 |
| SeptemberSep | 74 | 19° | 10° | 5.0 h | 10 | 59 |
| OctoberOct | 53 | 15° | 8° | 3.5 h | 13 | 85 |
| NovemberNov | 30 | 12° | 5° | 2.4 h | 13 | 77 |
| DecemberDec | 18 | 9° | 2° | 1.7 h | 13 | 77 |
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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Sunshine hours in 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 3.5 of 10.8 hours of daylight in Wells, 32 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 23 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in 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, Wells has about 13 rainy days with 85 mm of rain in total.
UV index in 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 7).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 70 min
- Fair skin
- about 85 min
- Light brown skin
- about 120 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 and clouds in Wells
How breezy and how cloudy 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 Wells typically peaks at 23 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 73 % of the sky over Wells: mostly cloudy, with about 3.5 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 Wells
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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.
Wells has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 76) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 17).
- 51
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 76
May half-term
May – Jun
GoodBest holidays
- 18 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 75
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 22 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 53
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 15 °C by day
- 3.5 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 17
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- 1.8 h of sun a day
- 13 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
- 160 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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Wells vs Glastonbury
In October the holiday weather in Wells and Glastonbury is about equally good (score 53 vs 52). During the day Glastonbury is 1 °C warmer than Wells.
| in October | Wells | Glastonbury |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 53 | 52 |
| Daytime high | 15° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 14 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
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Frequently asked questions about Wells
When is the best time to visit Wells?
The best time to visit 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 Wells?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 12 °C. January is the coolest month at 9 °C.
When does it rain most in Wells?
Rain is frequent from October to January; the wettest month is October with 85 mm. The driest month is March with 58 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Wells get?
Wells gets around 1,610 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 6.7 hours a day; in December there are 1.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Wells in?
Wells is on UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
Which school holidays are best for Wells?
Wells has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 76) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 17). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 51, May half-term 76, summer holidays 75, October half-term 53, Christmas holidays 17.