The South West of England boasts the highest annual mean temperature of any region of the UK. Coastal areas like Plymouth benefit from being favoured locations for Azores high pressure resulting in much higher levels of sunshine in the summer months.

The average annual sunshine totals over 1,600 hours. Plymouth utilises it's above average sunshine and coastal location via a vibrant marine and watersport community. The means the summer months in particular are great for a swim or surf followed by a dinner on one of the many waterfront restaurants in the Barbican region.