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Salisbury

17Β°CNow (avg)
Late spring to early autumn for markets, festivals and longer daylightBest time
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Salisbury is built around its 13th-century cathedral, whose 404-foot spire is the tallest in England and whose chapter house holds an original Magna Carta. The compact medieval center and market square sit a short bus ride from Stonehenge, making the city a base for exploring Wiltshire's ancient sites.

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Salisbury is built around its 13th-century cathedral, whose 404-foot spire is the tallest in England and whose chapter house holds an original Magna Carta. The compact medieval center and market square sit a short bus ride from Stonehenge, making the city a base for exploring Wiltshire's ancient sites.

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Salisbury is built around its 13th-century cathedral, whose 404-foot spire is the tallest in England and whose chapter house holds an original Magna Carta. The compact medieval center and market square sit a short bus ride from Stonehenge, making the city a base for exploring Wiltshire's ancient sites.

Best forHistory and heritage trips; Stonehenge day-trippers; cathedral fans
When to goLate spring to early autumn for markets, festivals and longer daylight
Getting aroundWalkable center; direct trains to London Waterloo; bus tours to Stonehenge and Old Sarum
Where to stayCathedral Close for the historic core; the city center for market-square access
Maybe skip ifYou want nightlife or a big-city pace

Average weather Β· Salisbury

Typical monthly temperature, humidity and rainfall.

πŸ—“οΈ Best time to visit: Comfortable much of the year
Jan5Β°πŸ’§ 88%🌧️ 79mm
Feb6Β°πŸ’§ 85%🌧️ 66mm
Mar7Β°πŸ’§ 82%🌧️ 70mm
Apr9Β°πŸ’§ 76%🌧️ 55mm
May13Β°πŸ’§ 77%🌧️ 67mm
Jun16Β°πŸ’§ 74%🌧️ 55mm
Jul18Β°πŸ’§ 74%🌧️ 64mm
Aug17Β°πŸ’§ 75%🌧️ 52mm
Sep15Β°πŸ’§ 80%🌧️ 92mm
Oct13Β°πŸ’§ 85%🌧️ 105mm
Nov8Β°πŸ’§ 87%🌧️ 90mm
Dec7Β°πŸ’§ 88%🌧️ 94mm

Source: Open-Meteo Β· Last checked Jul 11, 2026

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