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Devon

Province · England, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Population 826,319
Area 6,565 km²
Time zone Europe/London
Official website www.devon.gov.uk

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Devon Essentials

Devon’s diverse landscape spans from the 185-million-year-old geological formations of the Jurassic Coast to the granite tors and expansive moorlands of Dartmoor National Park. This selection highlights the county’s architectural evolution, including the Gothic vaulting of Exeter Cathedral and the 20th-century granite construction of Castle Drogo. Maritime history is preserved at the riverside Dartmouth Castle and Buckland Abbey, the former home of Sir Francis Drake, while the coastal town of Salcombe offers a glimpse into the region’s sailing heritage.

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Editor's Choice

Devon’s diverse heritage is showcased through these local landmarks. Berry Pomeroy Castle features a 16th-century Tudor mansion built within the walls of a medieval fortress. On Dartmoor, Hound Tor offers a prominent example of weathered granite outcrops, while the isolated Warren House Inn sits at 1,425 feet above sea level. The selection also includes Barricane Beach, a Site of Special Scientific Interest, and the historic Pig's Nose inn, reflecting the region's rugged coastal character.

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Hidden Gems

Devon’s landscape holds a variety of secluded architectural and natural landmarks. Buckfast Abbey remains an active Benedictine monastery, while Buckland Abbey is a Grade I listed house with 700-year-old Cistercian origins. In Exeter, a 14th-century timber-framed building known as "The House That Moved" stands as a feat of 20th-century engineering. On Dartmoor, the legendary Crazywell Pool offers a deep, natural landmark, while the independent Totnes Cinema provides a unique cultural space within a restored historic hall.

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Historic Castles & Forts

Devon's defensive landscape spans nearly a millennium of military architecture, from the Norman motte and bailey of Totnes Castle to the early 20th-century revivalist design of Castle Drogo. This collection features 16th-century coastal artillery defenses including Dartmouth Castle, Kingswear Castle, and the Bayards Cove blockhouse, which were built to protect the Dart Estuary. Also included is Compton Castle, a rare example of a fortified medieval manor house. Together, these sites illustrate the evolution of British fortifications from medieval strongholds to modern coastal batteries.

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Devon — Map

Devon — Map

Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • 8° (feels like 2°) · extremes -1°–11°
  • 4° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 1 sunny day
  • 2 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 10°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 0 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • 8° (feels like 2°) · extremes -1°–11°
  • 4° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 3 sunny days
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 9°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in March

Poor
  • 9° (feels like 4°) · extremes 0°–13°
  • 4° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 9°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in April

Poor
  • 12° (feels like 7°) · extremes 2°–16°
  • 6° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 10°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Fair
  • 14° (feels like 11°) · extremes 4°–19°
  • 8° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 12°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in June

Good
  • 17° (feels like 14°) · extremes 8°–21°
  • 11° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 14°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in July

Good
  • 19° (feels like 17°) · extremes 10°–24°
  • 13° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 16°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in August

Good
  • 19° (feels like 17°) · extremes 10°–23°
  • 13° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Light breeze
  • 17°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in September

Good
  • 17° (feels like 14°) · extremes 8°–21°
  • 12° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 17°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Poor
  • 14° (feels like 10°) · extremes 6°–17°
  • 10° at night
  • 16 rainy days
  • 3 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 16°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in November

Poor
  • 11° (feels like 6°) · extremes 2°–14°
  • 7° at night
  • 17 rainy days
  • 1 sunny day
  • 2 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 14°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • 9° (feels like 3°) · extremes -1°–12°
  • 5° at night
  • 16 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 2 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 12°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 0 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2); NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5 · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
British Pound GBP £ · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers
999 Police · Ambulance · Fire brigade
Electricity
Type G
230 V · 50 Hz
Languages
English
Tap water
Safe to drink
Driving side
Left
Calling code
+44
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Tours & Activities

Riverside Hotel
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