Isle Of Wight Holiday Weather Overview
The Isle of Wight, known as the Garden Isle, is located in the English Channel off the coast of Hampshire and is the largest island of England.
The stunning sandy beaches and bracing hills are beautiful features of the Isle of Wight, one of the most popular beach holiday destinations in the United Kingdom.
Things to do and see in Isle Of Wight
Visitors to the Isle of Wight may typically be looking for a great beach holiday, with miles of footpaths and secluded sandy beaches popular features of the Isle of Wight.
With the Isle of Wight beaches of Shanklin, Sandown and Ventnor all renowned, there is naturally a host of watersports for adrenaline seekers to enjoy, including bodyboarding, kayaking and standup paddle boarding.
Otherwise, there are a variety of Isle of Wight attractions that will entertain all ages, with Seaview Wildlife Encounter offering unique wildlife experiences such as being close up with penguins and meerkats.
Pirate’s Cove is an ideal Isle of Wight attraction for little and big children, whilst Dinosaur Isle and Godshill Model Village provide thoroughly entertaining trips out.
Best food and places to eat in Isle Of Wight
The Isle of Wight boasts an array of fine restaurants that serve locally prepared vegetarian dishes as well as the freshest food from the sea.
Fine Nammet is a popular Isle of Wight establishment known for its local produce and superb lamb shoulder, while The Hambrough Restaurant allows customers to adapt menus to suit their budgets.
For a real Isle of Wight taste experience, the Isle of Wight Garlic Festival, held yearly on 16 & 17 August hosts huge garlic and food marquees that Isle of Wight locals and visitors often flock to.
What languages are spoken in Isle Of Wight?
Whilst English is the first language of the Isle of Wight, the accent of Isle of Wight locals is similar to the dialect in Hampshire, with vowels emphasises and some consonants dropped.
The Isle of Wight has also developed its own local and regional words, with “grockie” meaning a visitor and “nips” referring to a younger male person.
“Nammet”, from the previously mentioned Fine Nammet restaurant, means meat in the Isle of Wight although the strength of Isle of Wight accents is not particularly strong.
What currency is used in Isle Of Wight?
The British pound is the currency used in the Isle of Wight. Some establishments do accept Euros but it is advised to enter the Isle of Wight with British currency in place.
ATMs are widely available across the Isle of Wight, whilst several credit and debit cards can be used in hotels, restaurants and shops.
Top hotels in Isle Of Wight
Hotels to cater to the whole family are predominantly featured in the Isle of Wight, with hotels on the beachfront very popular with visitors.
The Hambledon Hotel was a TripAdvisor winner in the Bargain section of the 2014 Travellers’ Choice 2014 awards, with its Shanklin location and dining greatly well reputed.
Four-star hotel The Clifton offers exceptional views, whilst fellow four-star accommodation Rowborough Hotel is just a short walk from Shanklin beach.
When is the best month to visit Isle Of Wight?
The Isle of Wight is popular in spring, although the infrequent rain and wind can impact your days at the beach.
Winter can be beautiful in the Isle of Wight, but summer temperatures are heavenly for sunbathing, whilst not too hot to make sightseeing a taxing experience.
Climate in Isle Of Wight
Weather in the Isle of Wight can vary quite dramatically across the island from season to season. In spring, fog can often engulf the Isle of Wight, with the villages of Chale and Blackgang particularly prone.
Spring arrives at the Isle of Wight in March and generally lasts until May, where the fog eventually gives way to the sun which can hit an average high temperature of 13°C, while the minimum average lies at 6°C.
For swimmers, the rough seas of the Isle of Wright in spring can result in challenging, dangerous swimming conditions on occasion.
Summer in Isle Of Wight
The summer months of June-September in the Isle of Wight experience extremely sunny weather, with the average high temperature standing at 14°C.
For this season, visitors often head to the Isle of Wight in the summer, with rainfall lowest in the season at 50-60mm per month and no extreme weather to hinder tourists.
Autumn in Isle Of Wight
The Isle of Wight autumn between late September and November still sees generally mild weather and a pleasant temperature.
October brings more rain, although due to maritime and geographical influences, this may be experienced more in certain coastal towns in the Isle of Wight than others.
Winter in Isle Of Wight
Winter in the Isle of Wight by no means offers a stark contrast to its summer. Between December and February, fog and snow may hit the Isle of Wight, but the minimum average temperature is still around 5°C.
The maximum average temperature of 10°C is far from uncomfortable, whilst a crisp, sunny winter’s day in the Isle of Wight can be a beautiful sight for tourists, especially if they can find a leafy area to walk through.
What to pack and wear in Isle Of Wight?
Certain dress codes are mandatory for restaurants and festivals, which should be followed, but otherwise casual and comfortable clothing will prove worthwhile in the Isle of Wight.
Rainfall can be unpredictable so an umbrella may be a wise companion, but the temperature will normally remain comfortable.
Best months to visit Isle Of Wight?
June and July are the best month to go for holiday or travel to Isle Of Wight. Our weather forecaster has analaysed past 10 years of weather data through Isle Of Wight weather forecast and Isle Of Wight weather history and based on that they forecast these months temperature to be around 18°c and average of 170.0667 hours of sunshine in a month.
Coldest months of Isle Of Wight?
January and February are the coldest months with temperature at around 5°c.
Which months receive most rainfall in Isle Of Wight?
October and December receive most rainfall with precipitation count of 93.05mm.
Travelling to Isle Of Wight? Check out our Weather averages of Isle Of Wight to better plan your holiday or travel.
If you would just like to know what the weather was for a past dates for research or education or you are just curious then visit our historical weather of Isle Of Wight section.