The climate of Jurby
Positioned on the pristine
Isle of Man,
Jurby nestles within the geographical classification of the Cfb Köppen climate zone, illustrating a Marine west coast climate with warm summers. This climate classification manifests itself via moderate temperatures prevalent around the year with slight variations. Temperatures fluctuate mildly reaching their pinnacle of 15.9°C (60.6°F) always accompanied by consistent, yet patchy rainfall.
Throughout the year, low temperatures remain relatively stable ranging from 5.2°C (41.4°F) to 13.8°C (56.8°F). Beside a gentle fluctuation in temperatures, relative humidity also presents slight alterations throughout the year, hovering between 77% and 84%. As for rainfall, Jurby endures precipitation consistently all year round, with the volume oscillating between 24mm (0.94") and 63mm (2.48") monthly.
Snowfall occurrences are minimal and rather concentrated in the late winter and early spring months ranging from 1mm (0.04") to 16mm (0.63"). Conversely, sunshine and daylight hours demonstrate an expected cyclical pattern with longer daylight hours of up to 17.1h and more than 8h of sunshine during the summer, shrinking to a mere 7.4h of daylight and under 4h of sunshine in the winter months. In terms of wind speeds, Jurby experiences wind concentrations rising from 19.7km/h (12.2mph), reaching a peak of 34.4km/h (21.4mph) in the winter month of
December.
The best time to visit Jurby
Given the above climate characteristics, ideal times to visit
Jurby would converge towards the period of
May to
September. Here, temperatures are generally amiable, with average highs ranging from 11.6°C (52.9°F) to 15.9°C (60.6°F) and lows from 9.1°C (48.4°F) to 13.8°C (56.8°F). Despite precipitation still being present during these months it typically registers at the lower range of the spectrum, notwithstanding the accumulation in
August. Furthermore, these months also offer extended daylight hours and higher levels of sunshine, making outdoor activities more enjoyable.
The worst time to visit Jurby
In consideration of adverse weather conditions, the timeframe between
November and
February may not be the preferred choice for travel. During these months, temperatures dip to lower averages with high temperatures from 7.4°C (45.3°F) to 9.3°C (48.7°F) and lows from 5.2°C (41.4°F) to 8.5°C (47.3°F). Rainfall also intensifies in this period, specifically peaking in the month of November with an average of 63mm (2.48"). Larger snowfall quantities also make an appearance from 3mm (0.12") to 16mm (0.63"), coupled with decreased daylight hours and less sunshine inevitably affecting the overall outdoor experience.
Spring weather in Jurby
Spring in
Jurby transpires from
March through
May, welcoming warmer temperatures, from 7.9°C (46.2°F) to 11.6°C (52.9°F) highs and from 5.7°C (42.3°F) to 9.1°C (48.4°F) lows, and slightly reduced rainfall quantities. Minor snowfall volumes can still be noted in the initial month of this period. Daylight hours also experience a leap upward, surging to 16.1h in May.
Summer weather in Jurby
Summer begins in
June and lasts until
August, gracing
Jurby with the warmest annual temperatures of up to 15.9°C (60.6°F) in
July and August, alongside minimum temperatures escalating to 13.8°C (56.8°F). Despite heightened rainfall during these months, most times, it does not hinder the overall enjoyment of the extended daylight and sunshine hours in the season.
Autumn weather in Jurby
Autumn in
Jurby transpires from
September to
November where temperatures begin retreating mildly to the range of 11°C (51.8°F) to 15.2°C (59.4°F) highs and from 8.5°C (47.3°F) to 13.3°C (55.9°F) lows. While rainfall rates rise significantly during this season, up to 63mm (2.48") in November, daylight hours progressively shorten and foggy conditions might prevail.
Winter weather in Jurby
Winter in
Jurby prevails from
December through
February with colder temperatures dipping to the range of 7.4°C (45.3°F) to 9.3°C (48.7°F) highs and 5.2°C (41.4°F) to 7.1°C (44.8°F) lows. Snowfall levels vary in this period, peaking to 16mm (0.63") in February. Darker skies dominate this period with shortened daylight hours of down to 7.4h in December, along with decreased sunshine periods.
Weather in January
January is characterized by lower temperatures and shorter daylight hours in
Jurby,
Isle of Man. Expect temperature ranges from 5.8°C (42.4°F) to 8.2°C (46.8°F) and about 8 hours of daylight. Winds are stronger this month, increasing the chill factor.
Weather in January » Weather in February
Subtle changes in temperature and weather patterns appear as
February arrives in
Jurby. With average snowfall of as much as 12mm (0.47"), this month stands out as the snowiest of the year. The amount of daylight gradually increases compared to
January, and the number of days with rainfall slightly decreases.
Weather in February »Weather in March
The transition from winter to spring is evident in
March with temperatures slightly rising. Snowfall is less frequent this month, with an average of 16mm (0.63") falling. Although the number of rainfall days is virtually unchanged from
February, the rainy periods become shorter.
Weather in March »
Weather in April
Entering into
April, warmer temperatures and extended daylight hours characterize the weather in
Jurby,
Isle of Man. Temperatures rise to range from 7.3°C (45.1°F) to 9.5°C (49.1°F), and the amount of daylight extends to 14.1 hours.
Weather in April »Weather in May
The weather in
Jurby continues to improve in
May, marked by longer, warmer days and less rainfall frequency. There is no snowfall this month, indicating that winter is well and truly over. The daylight reaches its second-highest average of the year at 16.1 hours a day.
Weather in May »Weather in June
June presents a significant change in the weather pattern. With temperatures ranging from 11.9°C (53.4°F) to 13.9°C (57°F), it is the onset of summer in
Jurby. The number of daylight hours reaches its highest point, providing plenty of time for outdoor activities.
Weather in June »
Weather in July
July in
Jurby typically denotes the core of summer with the warmest temperatures of the year, between 13.4°C (56.1°F) to 15.7°C (60.3°F). Although the average humidity is highest this month, the somewhat high rainfall of 41mm (1.61") makes it less noticeable.
Weather in July » Weather in August
August continues to reflect summer weather patterns and is similar to
July in many respects. The temperature continues to remain in the same range, with the highest at 15.9°C (60.6°F). Rainfall increases slightly this month, leading to a marginally higher number of rainfall days.
Weather in August » Weather in September
As
September arrives in
Jurby, signs of autumn emerge with a slight reduction in temperature and daylight duration. September affirms its autumn status with temperatures dipping down to 13.3°C (55.9°F). Rainfall remains fairly consistent with late summer months, and the wind speed gradually increases.
Weather in September »
Weather in October
October is a noticeable shift toward colder weather conditions, characterized by a further decrease in both daylight hours and temperatures. Rainfall this month is high with the month receiving up to 52mm (2.05"), matching the high in
August.
Weather in October » Weather in November
November is a relatively wet month in
Jurby, featuring the year's highest average rainfall of 63mm (2.48"). The fall in temperatures continues, hovering around 8.5°C (47.3°F) to 11°C (51.8°F), and daylight hours decrease further.
Weather in November » Weather in December
December embraces the winter season, with colder temperatures, short daylight hours, and increased snowfall in
Jurby. The month experiences a modest increase in snowfall to 10mm (0.39"), marking the beginning of the winter season.
Weather in December »