Portsmouth Historic Weather Records

Analyse hottest, coldest, windiest & wettest days

Portsmouth Weather Trend Graph


Temperature (°C)
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Months
Max Temp.
Historic Max Temp.
Min Temp.
Historic Min Temp.

Yearly Summary 2026


39°C
Highest Temp
2 Jul. 26

-18°C
Lowest Temp
31 Jan. 26


Seasonal Breakdown

Hottest MonthJuly32.54°C

Coldest MonthFebruary-7.48°C

Wettest MonthMarch8.05mm

Windiest MonthJanuary23.13km/h

Frequently Asked Questions


1. What is the hottest month in Portsmouth historically?

July is historically Portsmouth's hottest month, with average maximum temperatures around 27°C. During peak heatwave events, the highest recorded temperatures have reached 39°C on 2026-07-02.

2. What is the coldest month in Portsmouth historically?

January is Portsmouth's coldest month, with average minimum temperatures around -6°C. The all-time record low of -25°C was recorded on 2023-02-04.

3. What is the average annual rainfall in Portsmouth over the past 17 years?

Portsmouth's average annual rainfall is approximately 1268.4mm, based on records spanning 17 years.

4. How many rainy days does Portsmouth experience on average per year?

Portsmouth historically records approximately 168.05 rainy days per year. December has the highest number of rain days at an average of 14.2 days.

5. What is the all-time highest temperature ever recorded in Portsmouth?

The all-time highest temperature recorded in Portsmouth is 39°C on 2026-07-02.

6. What is the all-time lowest temperature ever recorded in Portsmouth?

The all-time lowest temperature recorded in Portsmouth is -25°C on 2023-02-04.

7. What is the windiest time of year in Portsmouth historically?

Portsmouth experiences its strongest winds during January. The historic gust record of 60.7 kph was recorded on 2012-10-29.

8. What is the highest and lowest humidity in Portsmouth during a year?

Usually, Portsmouth's humidity peaks in June at around 77.2% and drops to its lowest in November at approximately 72.03%.