Bath
Roman baths still fed by the same natural hot springs after two thousand years, Georgian crescents built from honey-coloured stone that inspired Jane Austen's novels, and a thermal spa today where you can swim on a rooftop looking out over the abbey.
The best time to visit Bath is Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 14°C (57°F). Local time there is 18:06 (UTC+1).
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The year at a glance
April · high 13°C · rain 57mm · 13.8h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Bristol, the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C44°F | 84mm3.3in | 8.3h8.3h | |
| February | 9°C48°F | 88mm3.5in | 9.9h9.9h | |
| March | 10°C50°F | 84mm3.3in | 11.7h11.7h | |
| April | 13°C55°F | 57mm2.2in | 13.8h13.8h | in the recommended window |
| May | 15°C59°F | 67mm2.6in | 15.6h15.6h | in the recommended window |
| June | 19°C66°F | 88mm3.5in | 16.6h16.6h | in the recommended window |
| July | 20°C68°F | 92mm3.6in | 16.2h16.2h | |
| August | 20°C68°F | 93mm3.7in | 14.6h14.6h | |
| September | 18°C65°F | 88mm3.5in | 12.5h12.5h | in the recommended window |
| October | 14°C57°F | 142mm5.6in | 10.6h10.6h | in the recommended window |
| November | 10°C50°F | 97mm3.8in | 8.8h8.8h | |
| December | 8°C46°F | 129mm5.1in | 7.9h7.9h |
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When is the best time to visit Bath?
The best time to visit Bath is Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 14°C (57°F).
How warm does Bath get?
Typical daytime highs in Bath are Mar–May 13°C (55°F), Jun–Aug 20°C (67°F), Sep–Nov 14°C (57°F), Dec–Feb 8°C (46°F).
Is Bath expensive?
On the ground, Bath is middling.
What sort of trip is Bath good for?
Bath is good for history and culture, relaxing holidays, food and drink, bucket-list trips.
How rainy is Bath?
The wettest month in Bath is October at 142mm (5.6in), the driest April at 57mm (2.2in), with a monthly average of 92mm (3.6in).
What plug do I need for Bath?
Bath uses type G sockets at 230 V.
