Waterford's climate is mild and temperate, with a relatively narrow range of temperatures throughout the year. Winters are cool, but rarely cold, with January averaging around 5°C, while February and December are slightly warmer, averaging 7°C and 8°C respectively. Spring arrives in March, bringing rising temperatures that can occasionally reach up to 15°C, while summer months from June to August are warm and sunny, with July being the warmest at an average of 16°C. Autumn brings a gentle cooling trend, with September and October averaging around 12°C and 15°C respectively, before dropping back down to cooler temperatures in November and December.