Which is the hottest month in New Forest?

The hottest time of year in New Forest is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 21°C.

Which month has the most rain in New Forest?

In terms of rainfall, December is usually the wettest month in New Forest with 86mm on average. There are normally 16 days in December with some rain.

When is it sunniest in New Forest?

The sunniest time of year in New Forest is normally August with bright sunshine on average for 44% of daylight hours; that's 6 hours of sunshine per day.

Best time to visit New Forest

Q: When is the best time to visit New Forest?

The best time to visit New Forest is July based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

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When is the best time to visit New Forest?

The best time to visit New Forest is July based on the following average weather conditions.

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The weather guide for England (New Forest) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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