England, United Kingdom
Locking
Locking is a village in England, United Kingdom, close to the sea. It has a population of about 3,957 (2021). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now10°C
Best timeJun–Jul · Sep
Population3,957
Local time06:06
51.33° N, 2.91° WElevation 15 mUTC+1 · British Summer Time
Postal codeBS24October: high / low15° / 8°
Rain this month108mm
Sea this month15°
Best timeJun–Jul · Sep
Best: Jun–Jul · Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Locking at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:51 · 18:0210 h 11 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous95% · Moonrise 16:57Northern lights tonightUnlikely tonightKp needed: 7Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Jul · Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month22°C
Average high in July
Coolest month3°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthNovember
101 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
59 mm of rain
Warmest sea18°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
within 13 km
Weather in Locking
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
10°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 13 km/h · humidity 86%
Today24 Oct17°9°23.9 mm
Sun25 Oct14°11°2.3 mm
Mon26 Oct18°9°7 mm
Tue27 Oct17°12°2 mm
Wed28 Oct16°11°1 mm
Thu29 Oct14°7°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct16°9°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct14°10°5.3 mm
Sun1 Nov12°8°0.5 mm
When to go to Locking
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 16 | 23 | 29 | 50 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 70 | 46 | 26 | 16 |
| High | 9° | 9° | 11° | 14° | 17° | 20° | 22° | 22° | 19° | 15° | 12° | 9° |
| Low | 3° | 3° | 4° | 6° | 8° | 11° | 13° | 13° | 11° | 8° | 5° | 3° |
| Rain (mm) | 94 | 65 | 74 | 65 | 68 | 59 | 68 | 77 | 81 | 108 | 101 | 106 |
| Wet days | 15 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 14 |
| Sea | 8° | 7° | 7° | 9° | 12° | 15° | 18° | 18° | 17° | 15° | 12° | 9° |
What's on in Locking
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Locking
Outdoors around Locking
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Burnham & Berrow Golf ClubGolf courses
0.4 kmUphill QuarryClimbing
0.4 kmGrand Pier Main PavilionTheme parks
0.7 kmNorth Somerset Bird of Prey CentreZoos
0.7 kmPetruth PaddocksCamp sites
0.9 kmEyrie MarkerViewpoints
0.9 kmNature around Locking
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of United Kingdom seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Locking
Earthquakes around Locking
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Towns and villages around Locking
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
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Locking from above
Around Locking38 places to see, do and reach nearby
Gough's CaveNature12 kmAveline's HoleNature11 kmCheddar ReservoirNature9.8 kmCongresbury YeoNature6.9 kmGoatchurch CavernNature11 kmPierre's PotNature11 kmKnightstone IslandNature5.6 kmLangford GroundsNature8.0 kmMynydd Twyn-glasMountain39 kmTwmbarlwmMountain35 kmMedartMountain36 kmMynydd y LanMountain36 kmMynydd y GrugMountain36 kmMynydd MachenMountain33 kmChurch of St Mary, ChristonMonument2.9 kmChurch of Saint Mary the Virgin, HuttonMonument1.6 kmHutton CourtMonument1.6 kmBanwell CavesMonument2.1 kmBleadon HillMonument2.6 kmChurch of St Bridget, BreanMonument7.7 kmGrand PierMonument5.2 kmOld Church of St Nicholas, UphillMonument5.0 kmThe Helicopter MuseumMuseum1.3 kmWeston MuseumMuseum4.6 kmClevedon CourtMuseum13 kmLambretta Scooter MuseumMuseum4.3 kmYielding Tree Railway MuseumMuseum4.3 kmWeston MiltonStation2.6 kmWorleStation2.8 kmWeston-super-MareStation4.2 kmKnightstone HarbourFerry port5.5 kmSteep HolmFerry port13 kmCardiffPlace25 kmWeston-super-MarePlace4.6 kmClevedonPlace13 kmGlastonburyPlace25 kmBurnham-on-SeaPlace12 kmNailseaPlace15 km
Postal code
BS24
Getting to Locking
Bristol AirportBRS
15 kmCardiff International AirportCWL
31 kmExeter International AirportEXT
75 kmWeston MiltonRailway station
2.6 kmWorleRailway station
2.8 kmWeston-super-MareRailway station
4.2 kmKnightstone HarbourSteep Holm
5.5 kmSteep HolmKnightstone Harbour
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Locking?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Locking.
What is the hottest month in Locking?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the coldest month in Locking?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C.
What is the rainiest month in Locking?
November is the wettest month with about 101 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Locking?
The sea is warmest in August at about 18°C and coolest in February at about 7°C.
What is the postal code of Locking?
The postal code of Locking is BS24.