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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.

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

Month Avg high Avg low Rainfall Rainy days
January 6.4°C / 44°F 2°C / 36°F 92 mm 13
February 8.1°C / 47°F 4.2°C / 40°F 132 mm 18
March 9.5°C / 49°F 3.7°C / 39°F 76 mm 15
April 11.9°C / 53°F 5.7°C / 42°F 90 mm 16
May 15.3°C / 60°F 8.7°C / 48°F 68 mm 14
June 17°C / 63°F 11°C / 52°F 66 mm 13
July 18.5°C / 65°F 12.6°C / 55°F 67 mm 13
August 19.1°C / 66°F 13°C / 55°F 53 mm 9
September 15.3°C / 60°F 10.3°C / 51°F 156 mm 19
October 13.1°C / 56°F 9°C / 48°F 104 mm 17
November 10.2°C / 50°F 6.3°C / 43°F 139 mm 17
December 8.4°C / 47°F 5°C / 41°F 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 18°C (64°F) and nights near 12°C (54°F).

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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