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Winchester
18Β°CNow (avg)
Spring through autumn for cathedral grounds; December for the cathedral Christmas marketBest time
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Winchester is a cathedral city in Hampshire and former capital of Anglo-Saxon England, centered on its Gothic cathedral, the Great Hall with its Round Table replica, and Winchester College. The compact center mixes medieval streets with independent shops and is an easy day trip from London.
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Winchester is a cathedral city in Hampshire and former capital of Anglo-Saxon England, centered on its Gothic cathedral, the Great Hall with its Round Table replica, and Winchester College. The compact center mixes medieval streets with independent shops and is an easy day trip from London.
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Winchester is a cathedral city in Hampshire and former capital of Anglo-Saxon England, centered on its Gothic cathedral, the Great Hall with its Round Table replica, and Winchester College. The compact center mixes medieval streets with independent shops and is an easy day trip from London.
Best forCathedral and medieval history, compact walking tours, day trips
When to goSpring through autumn for cathedral grounds; December for the cathedral Christmas market
Getting aroundWalkable center; direct trains to London Waterloo in about an hour; M3 for road access
Where to stayAround the cathedral precinct or High Street for access to sights and restaurants
Maybe skip ifYou want nightlife, beaches or budget accommodation
Average weather Β· Winchester
Typical monthly temperature, humidity and rainfall.
ποΈ Best time to visit: Comfortable much of the year
Jan5Β°π§ 88%π§οΈ 89mm
Feb7Β°π§ 85%π§οΈ 73mm
Mar8Β°π§ 81%π§οΈ 76mm
Apr9Β°π§ 74%π§οΈ 54mm
May13Β°π§ 76%π§οΈ 73mm
Jun16Β°π§ 74%π§οΈ 54mm
Jul18Β°π§ 74%π§οΈ 67mm
Aug18Β°π§ 76%π§οΈ 55mm
Sep15Β°π§ 80%π§οΈ 90mm
Oct13Β°π§ 85%π§οΈ 121mm
Nov9Β°π§ 87%π§οΈ 100mm
Dec7Β°π§ 88%π§οΈ 95mm
Source: Open-Meteo Β· Last checked Jul 11, 2026
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