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When is the Best Time to Explore Dartmoor?

If you're wondering when is the best time of year to explore Dartmoor, you might find this info about seasonal weather helpful when you are organising your getaway. The warmest months in Dartmoor are typically February and January, whereas the coldest months are usually July and August. The months with the most rain are July and June, whereas December and October have the least.

Here's a rundown on how much rain you can expect and what the temperatures are going to be like:

• From January to March, the average daytime temperature is 31°C and at night it is 22°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 48 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 27°C during the day and 14°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 90 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 21°C and the night-time average is 12°C. Average precipitation for this season is 104 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 29°C and 15°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 27 mm.
• Average annual rainfall in Dartmoor is 269 mm.