Avebury
Avebury is an archaeological site in the United Kingdom that includes a stone circle and a henge. This scheduled monument is part of the Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites and is managed by English Heritage and the National Trust. It is one of the most looked-up sights in the United Kingdom, ranking 101 on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The warmest weather occurs in July and August, when daily highs reach 20 °C and lows are 12 °C. April is one of the drier months, with about 10 rainy days. Conversely, October, November, and December are wetter, with approximately 15 to 16 rainy days. Temperatures are lower in January and February, when daily highs are 7 °C and lows are between 1 °C and 2 °C.
Avebury is 120 km from London and 60 km from Bristol Airport. Nearby locations include the National Trust, 15.5 km away, and the Uffington White Horse, 25.9 km away. Stonehenge is 27.8 km away, while Salisbury Cathedral and the Cotswolds are 40.7 km and 43.1 km away, respectively.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 20 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 7 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 7 |
| Average low, °C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 90 | 62 | 73 | 63 | 70 | 61 | 65 | 67 | 72 | 100 | 97 | 98 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 12 | 15 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 16 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
