Climate in Winchester, England
Temperature in Celcius | JAN | FEB | MAR | APR | MAY | JUN | JUL | AUG | SEP | OCT | NOV | DEC |
Average max. | 8 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 9 |
Average min. | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 4 |
Rainfall (mm) | 99 | 80 | 70 | 54 | 55 | 49 | 52 | 66 | 65 | 90 | 99 | 107 |
Weather legend:
In England we say that if it rains on St Swithun's day, it will rain for another 40 days. This legend of St Swithun originates in Winchester: according to the legend, the saint's remains were moved against his dying wishes from their final resting place in the grounds of the cathedral to the inner sanctum, whereupon it proceeded to rain for 40 days as a sign of his displeasure. Now, if it rains on the saint's day (15th July), it is said to herald another 39 days of rain! But don't worry - like most legends it just isn't true.
