Best time to visit Stonehenge
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Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Stonehenge
24 top-rated tours via Viator. Booking links earn this site a commission at no cost to you. Map locations are approximate (centred on Stonehenge).
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Stonehenge, Avebury & the Cotswolds from Bath (Small group) - 2
Private Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, The City of Bath Day Tour - 3
Windsor Castle, Stonehenge & Bath Private Car Tour from London - 4
Windsor Castle, Stonehenge & Oxford Private Car Tour from London - 5
Extended visit: Windsor Castle & Stonehenge - 6
Stonehenge & Bath Private Car Tour from London - 7
Stonehenge and Windsor Castle Day Tour from London - 8
Stonehenge Private Car Tour with Driver Guide - 9
Private Tour of Stonehenge and Salisbury Cathedral - 10Private Stonehenge, Woodhenge, Avebury Stone Circle Day Tour
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Private Driver guided tour Stonehenge Windsor castle and Bath. - 12
Windsor Castle and Stonehenge Private Car with Driver Guide - 13
Windsor Castle, Stonehenge & Roman Baths Private Tour - 14
London Private Tour with Exclusive Car and Options - 15
Unique Cruise Transfer Experience - 16
Day trip by coach - Stonehenge, Avebury & Uffington White Horse - 17
Stonehenge Private Tour from London - 18
Private Luxury Sunrise Stonecircle Fully Guided Tour - 19
Southampton Port to London via Stonehenge & Windsor Castle Tour - 20
Southampton To London Via Stonehenge and Salisbury Cathedral - 21
Salisbury Magna Carta Stonehenge and Bath Private Tour - 22
Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, Lacock Village Including Passes - 23
Stonehenge, Roman Bath & Salisbury Cathedral Private Tour - 24
Windsor Castle, Stonehenge & Winchester Cathedral Private Tour
Last refreshed 2026-08-13.
Similar climatesBath97% · Oxford96% · Bristol96%
Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Stonehenge (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Stonehenge's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2–7 | 4 | 12 | 130 | 10.8 | 85% | 23 | 94 | 1 | Quiet | 4 |
| Feb | 4–9 | 5 | 13 | 160 | 12.3 | 79% | 27 | 99 | 1 | Quiet | 4 |
| Mar | 4–11 | 7 | 14 | 182 | 13.0 | 73% | 24 | 154 | 2 | Quiet | 4 |
| Apr | 4–13 | 10 | 9 | 117 | 13.0 | 62% | 21 | 218 | 3 | Quiet | 6 |
| May | 8–17 | 14 | 12 | 143 | 11.9 | 63% | 20 | 258 | 4 | Quiet | 7 |
| Jun | 11–20 | 18 | 11 | 131 | 11.9 | 62% | 19 | 265 | 5 | Peak | 8 |
| Jul | 13–21 | 20 | 13 | 172 | 13.2 | 63% | 20 | 257 | 5 | Moderate | 7 |
| Aug | 13–21 | 20 | 11 | 139 | 12.6 | 64% | 20 | 230 | 4 | Moderate | 8 |
| Sep | 11–19 | 18 | 11 | 131 | 11.9 | 69% | 20 | 184 | 3 | Moderate | 7 |
| Oct | 9–15 | 13 | 16 | 183 | 11.4 | 78% | 22 | 145 | 2 | Quiet | 5 |
| Nov | 5–11 | 8 | 11 | 127 | 11.5 | 84% | 22 | 101 | 1 | Quiet | 5 |
| Dec | 4–8 | 5 | 14 | 164 | 11.7 | 88% | 24 | 71 | 1 | Quiet | 4 |
UV Index in Stonehenge by Month
UV index in Stonehenge peaks at 5 (moderate) in June, dropping to 1 (low) in January.
Best months in detail
August
8/1013–21°C (feels 20°C) · 11 rain days (139h) · 230 sun hours · 64% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 4 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (moderate)
June
8/1011–20°C (feels 18°C) · 11 rain days (131h) · 265 sun hours · 62% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
September
7/1011–19°C (feels 18°C) · 11 rain days (131h) · 184 sun hours · 69% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 3 (moderate)
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January
4/102–7°C (feels 4°C) · 12 rain days (130h) · 94 sun hours · 85% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
February
4/104–9°C (feels 5°C) · 13 rain days (160h) · 99 sun hours · 79% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
March
4/104–11°C (feels 7°C) · 14 rain days (182h) · 154 sun hours · 73% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 3 (moderate)
April
6/104–13°C (feels 10°C) · 9 rain days (117h) · 218 sun hours · 62% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (moderate)
May
7/108–17°C (feels 14°C) · 12 rain days (143h) · 258 sun hours · 63% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 4 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (moderate)
July
7/1013–21°C (feels 20°C) · 13 rain days (172h) · 257 sun hours · 63% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
October
5/109–15°C (feels 13°C) · 16 rain days (183h) · 145 sun hours · 78% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low)
November
5/105–11°C (feels 8°C) · 11 rain days (127h) · 101 sun hours · 84% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
December
4/104–8°C (feels 5°C) · 14 rain days (164h) · 71 sun hours · 88% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Stonehenge
When is the best time to visit Stonehenge?
August is the highest-scoring month (8/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 13–21°C (11 rainy days). The top three months by score are August, June, September.
What is the worst time to visit Stonehenge?
December is the lowest-scoring month (4/10). Typical conditions: 4–8°C (14 rainy days).
When are crowds lowest in Stonehenge?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in November and peaks in June. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
Which months in Stonehenge have good weather but fewer tourists?
May (climate 7/10, crowd index 32) and July (climate 7/10, crowd index 48) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Stonehenge by month?
UV peaks at 5 (moderate) in June and is lowest in January at 1 (low). Monthly peak values: Jan 1, Feb 1, Mar 2, Apr 3, May 4, Jun 5, Jul 5, Aug 4, Sep 3, Oct 2, Nov 1, Dec 1.
What is the UV index in Stonehenge in June?
June is the peak UV month in Stonehenge, with a daily-peak UV index of 5 (moderate). Standard sun protection — sunglasses and light SPF — is recommended.
How high can UV get in Stonehenge on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. July is the worst case: typical days average UV 5 (moderate), but the top 10% of days reach UV 7 (high) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: March, May, June, July, August. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.
Is air quality in Stonehenge bad for travelers?
PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 3 months: February, March, April. The worst month is March with a typical-day mean of 10 µg/m³ (moderate); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 20 µg/m³ (unhealthy for sensitive) and higher. People with asthma, heart conditions, or sensitive children may want to avoid these months or limit outdoor activity. Source: CAMS via Open-Meteo.