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Best Time to Hike South West Coast Path (Section 1: Minehead to Porlock Weir)

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Month-by-month temperatures and rainfall for South West Coast Path (Section 1: Minehead to Porlock Weir), United Kingdom, based on 2-year climate normals.

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Month-by-month weather on South West Coast Path (Section 1: Minehead to Porlock Weir)

Month Avg high Avg low Rainfall Rainy days
January 44°F6°C 36°F2°C 92 mm 13
February 47°F8°C 40°F4°C 132 mm 18
March 49°F10°C 39°F4°C 76 mm 15
April 53°F12°C 42°F6°C 90 mm 16
May 60°F15°C 48°F9°C 68 mm 14
June 63°F17°C 52°F11°C 66 mm 13
July 65°F19°C 55°F13°C 67 mm 13
August 66°F19°C 55°F13°C 53 mm 9
September 60°F15°C 51°F10°C 156 mm 19
October 56°F13°C 48°F9°C 104 mm 17
November 50°F10°C 43°F6°C 139 mm 17
December 47°F8°C 41°F5°C 147 mm 17

Highlighted rows are the recommended hiking window. Climate normals via Open-Meteo (2-year average). Mountain weather varies — always check a live forecast before you set off.

When to go

The best months to hike South West Coast Path (Section 1: Minehead to Porlock Weir) are June, July, August. Expect daytime highs around 64°F18°C and nights near 54°F12°C.

Pack flexible layers and a reliable rain shell — conditions can shift quickly in the mountains.

South West Coast Path (Section 1: Minehead to Porlock Weir)

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