Best time to visit Dartmoor for mountain weather.

Typical high-ground conditions for every week and month, drawn from 40 years of weather history.

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Saturday dates are highlighted because they usually unlock the widest choice of seven-night cottage stays. Other arrival days still work.

Typical conditions, not a forecastThis describes representative high ground. A difficult hill day can still be suitable for a lower-level plan.
Week 37 · 12 September

What this week is typically like on Dartmoor high ground.

Across 280 comparable historical hill days, 32% were excellent or good and 10% were poor or severe.

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Historically excellent or good32%280 comparable days
Excellent7%Good25%Average58%Poor10%Severe0%
Historically dry61% of daysTypical daily max gust26 mphStronger days around 33 mphTypical high ground10.6°C24-hour mean near 621 mExtensive cloud43% of days

September context: 32% of days across the month were excellent or good; 9% were poor or severe. Read the full September guide.

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January to December

Dartmoor mountain weather by month.

Each month has its own detailed climate guide, with the historical balance of excellent, good, average, poor and severe days on representative high ground.

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Each page includes weekly and monthly high-ground climate summaries, a highlighted Saturday planner and nearby accommodation.