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Plymouth
17Β°CNow (avg)
Summer for the Hoe, waterfront events and the British Firework ChampionshipsBest time
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Plymouth is a naval and maritime city on Devon's south coast, home to Europe's largest operational naval base at Devonport and the point from which the Mayflower sailed for America in 1620. The historic Barbican quarter, the Hoe promenade and the restored Royal William Yard anchor a waterfront rebuilt after wartime bombing.
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Plymouth is a naval and maritime city on Devon's south coast, home to Europe's largest operational naval base at Devonport and the point from which the Mayflower sailed for America in 1620. The historic Barbican quarter, the Hoe promenade and the restored Royal William Yard anchor a waterfront rebuilt after wartime bombing.
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Plymouth is a naval and maritime city on Devon's south coast, home to Europe's largest operational naval base at Devonport and the point from which the Mayflower sailed for America in 1620. The historic Barbican quarter, the Hoe promenade and the restored Royal William Yard anchor a waterfront rebuilt after wartime bombing.
Best forNaval and maritime history; the Barbican and Hoe waterfront; ferry trips
When to goSummer for the Hoe, waterfront events and the British Firework Championships
Getting aroundWalkable Barbican and Hoe; buses across the city; ferries from the harbour
Where to stayThe Barbican for historic charm; Royal William Yard or the Hoe for the water
Maybe skip ifYou want a historic centre spread across the whole city, not one quarter
Average weather Β· Plymouth
Typical monthly temperature, humidity and rainfall.
ποΈ Best time to visit: Comfortable much of the year
Jan6Β°π§ 84%π§οΈ 120mm
Feb8Β°π§ 83%π§οΈ 109mm
Mar9Β°π§ 81%π§οΈ 109mm
Apr10Β°π§ 77%π§οΈ 73mm
May13Β°π§ 79%π§οΈ 80mm
Jun16Β°π§ 78%π§οΈ 69mm
Jul17Β°π§ 79%π§οΈ 91mm
Aug17Β°π§ 80%π§οΈ 73mm
Sep16Β°π§ 82%π§οΈ 116mm
Oct14Β°π§ 84%π§οΈ 170mm
Nov10Β°π§ 84%π§οΈ 134mm
Dec9Β°π§ 84%π§οΈ 147mm
Source: Open-Meteo Β· Last checked Jul 11, 2026
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