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Stonehenge Weather, Climate and Best Time to Visit

Data source：Meteostat
Update date：2025-10

Stonehenge year round climate

  • Spring (March–May): Average 7–12°C. The climate gradually warms, with gentle breezes. Rainfall is minimal, and the air is dry. Common activities: Exploring Stonehenge, enjoying outdoor walks, observing spring scenery. Suggested attire: Layered clothing, light jacket, long-sleeved tops.
  • Summer (June–August): Average 14–17°C. The warmest season of the year, with abundant sunshine and almost no rainfall. The air is very dry. Common activities: Outdoor experiences at Stonehenge, picnics, sunset viewing. Suggested attire: Light and breathable clothing, short sleeves, light long sleeves for sun protection or cooler evenings, hats, sunglasses.
  • Autumn (September–November): Average 8–14°C. Temperatures gradually decrease. September sees slight, minimal rainfall, but overall it remains extremely dry. Diurnal temperature variations increase. Common activities: Visiting to avoid summer crowds, enjoying the tranquil autumn atmosphere, outdoor photography. Suggested attire: Sweaters, medium-weight jackets, trousers, scarves.
  • Winter (December–February): Average 4–8°C. The coldest season of the year, with low temperatures. Occasional minimal rainfall and potentially strong winds. The air is generally dry. Common activities: Experiencing the unique winter appearance of Stonehenge, tranquil visits with fewer tourists. Suggested attire: Warm heavy jacket, wool hat, gloves, scarf, layered warm clothing.

Stonehenge climatological average

Annual average temperature: approx. 10.4°C / Annual rainfall: approx. 38 mm / Summer humidity: 55-65% / Rainiest month: September

Stonehenge monthly average temperature and precipitation

Month
Air temperature (°C)
Precipitation (mm)
January
4.2°C
2.4
February
7.6°C
4.5
March
7.1°C
4.2
April
8.5°C
3.1
May
12.3°C
3.1
June
13.5°C
0.7
July
15.7°C
3.1
August
16.7°C
1.7
September
13.5°C
7.4
October
11.3°C
3.1
November
7.6°C
2.9
December
7°C
1.8

Stonehenge weather for the next seven days

5/26
Tuesday
Patchy rain nearby
28.4°C/15.7°C
5/27
Wednesday
Patchy rain nearby
25.7°C/14.3°C
5/28
Thursday
Patchy rain nearby
25°C/12.1°C
5/29
Friday
Sunny
22.8°C/13.1°C
5/30
Saturday
Patchy rain nearby
24.7°C/11.9°C
5/31
Sunday
Partly Cloudy
19.4°C/10.5°C
6/1
Monday
Patchy rain nearby
17.9°C/10.5°C

Stonehenge Frequently Asked Questions and Useful Information for Travel

Who built Stonehenge and why was it built?

Stonehenge was constructed by Neolithic people over many centuries, with building commencing around 3100 BCE and concluding around 1600 BCE. The precise purpose remains a subject of debate, but evidence points to its use as a burial site, a ceremonial center, and potentially an astronomical calendar for tracking celestial movements.

What is so special about Stonehenge?

Stonehenge is exceptional as the world's only surviving lintelled stone circle and a testament to prehistoric engineering, featuring complex interlocking joints and stones transported from over 150 miles away. Its precise solar alignments suggest a role as a celestial observatory or calendar. It is also part of a larger ancient landscape and served as a significant ceremonial and burial site, holding enduring mysteries.

Is Stonehenge older than the pyramids?

Yes, Stonehenge predates the Great Pyramids of Giza. Initial construction at Stonehenge began around 3000 BC, with the final stone circle erected circa 2500 BC, while the Giza pyramids were built between approximately 2580 and 2561 BC. The earliest phases of Stonehenge are considerably older than any Egyptian pyramid.

Is Stonehenge in England or Scotland?

Stonehenge is located in England. It is a prehistoric monument situated on the Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, England. While one stone, the Altar Stone, has been identified as originating from Scotland, the monument itself is a renowned landmark in southern England.

What are the key features of Stonehenge's construction?

Stonehenge is renowned for being the only known lintelled stone circle still standing. Its builders employed sophisticated woodworking techniques for the stones, creating interlocking joints and tenons. The immense sarsen stones, forming the main circle, weigh many tons and their transportation from distant sources is a topic of ongoing research and fascination.