Weather & 5 Day Forecast

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Surrounded by water, the Isle of Wight can be said to have a climate of its own.

With relatively mild winters, an average annual rainfall of 76cm (31.74 inches), and high light intensity, the local climate borders on sub-tropical and allows many Mediterranean-type plants and trees and even vineyards to flourish in the open air.

Shanklin, Sandown and Ventnor are located on the south coast of the Isle of Wight and regularly top the British league for recorded hours of sunshine. The average temperature during August is 27°C.

The current five day forecast for the Isle of Wight, supplied by the Met Office, is below.

Friday

Summary: Sunny
Day temperature: 17°C
Night temperature: 12°C
Wind direction: Easterly
Sun index: 5

Saturday

Summary: Sunny intervals
Day temperature: 21°C
Night temperature: 14°C
Wind direction: North Easterly
Sun index: 5

Sunday

Summary: Light showers
Day temperature: 18°C
Night temperature: 14°C
Wind direction: East North Easterly
Sun index: 5

Monday

Summary: Light showers
Day temperature: 18°C
Night temperature: 13°C
Wind direction: Easterly
Sun index: 5

Tuesday

Summary: Heavy showers
Day temperature: 18°C
Night temperature: 12°C
Wind direction: Easterly
Sun index: 5