Monthly weather scores combine temperatures, sunshine, rain, and comfort signals to highlight when Portsmouthis at its most inviting, and when the weather is least cooperative.
Back to weather detailsOverall score 48.0%
Overall score 14.7%
A simple average of the Heat Seeker, Mild Moderate, and Sun And Dry scores.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. June
Score 48.0%
2. August
Score 46.3%
3. July
Score 44.0%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. December
Score 14.7%
2. January
Score 17.3%
3. February
Score 17.7%
Heat Seeker Score is a composite score designed for those who crave hot, sunny weather with minimal rainfall. It prioritizes high temperatures and abundant sunshine.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. August
Score 30.0%
2. June
Score 28.0%
3. July
Score 27.0%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. December
Score 11.0%
2. January
Score 13.0%
3. February
Score 14.0%
Mild Moderate Score is designed for those who prefer comfortable, temperate weather conditions. It favors moderate temperatures and balanced weather patterns.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. June
Score 75.0%
2. August
Score 66.0%
3. July
Score 64.0%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. December
Score 5.0%
2. January
Score 8.0%
3. February
Score 9.0%
Sun And Dry Score maximizes sun exposure and minimizes all forms of precipitation. Temperature is secondary, preferring mild-to-warm conditions.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. August
Score 43.0%
2. June
Score 41.0%
3. July
Score 41.0%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. December
Score 28.0%
2. February
Score 30.0%
3. October
Score 30.0%