Lyme Regis Weather, When to Go and Climate Information

(Lyme Regis, Dorset, England, UK)

With quintessentially British seaside weather, the micro climate in Lyme Regis can be extremely mild, due to its proximity to Lyme Bay. Summer temperatures in Lyme Regis can be very hot, while the winters are generally windy and mild.

During July and August, Lyme Regis is at its busiest, with holiday makers heading straight to its beach on sunny days, when daytime temperatures average around 25°C / 77°F or 26°C / 79°F. However, being England, the climate is certainly changeable, and whilst sunny weather in the summer is certainly commonplace, rainy showers and wet days must be expected from time to time.

Seasonal Climate Variations / When to Go

Lyme Regis is known for having very warm springs and fine weather. Most years, the climate during the month of May can be especially warm, with temperatures comfortably reaching 20°C / 68°F at times, becoming warmer as the summer season arrives.

In the winter, the town often sees brief snow flurries in January and February, although even if the snow does settle, it doesn't last for more than a matter of hours, even when it lasts for days just a short distance inland. If you are planning a winter walk along the beachfront of Lyme Regis, then do wrap up well, because the wind chill factor makes even the mildest day feel much colder.

Lyme Regis Weather and Climate Chart (Averages)

	Maximum	Minimum
January	7°C / 45°F	2°C / 36°F
February	9°C / 48°F	2°C / 36°F
March	14°C / 57°F	4°C / 39°F
April	18°C / 64°F	7°C / 45°F
May	19°C / 66°F	9°C / 48°F
June	24°C / 75°F	13°C / 55°F
July	25°C / 77°F	14°C / 57°F
August	26°C / 79°F	15°C / 59°F
September	23°C / 73°F	11°C / 52°F
October	15°C / 59°F	7°C / 45°F
November	13°C / 55°F	7°C / 45°F
December	9°C / 48°F	3°C / 37°F