Isle of Man Endures One of Its Wettest, Darkest Winters on Record
The Isle of Man experienced an unusually wet and windy winter in 2025/26, with records broken for rainfall and sunshine. February stood out as one of the most extreme months, marked by heavy rain, strong winds, and remarkably little sunlight.
Winter rainfall reached 399.9mm, making it the second wettest months ever recorded on the island. February alone accounted for a significant portion of this, ranking as the fifth wettest months on record. The month also saw 53 'wet days'—the third highest winter total in history.
Wind speeds were notably high, with a mean of 16.1 knots in February, well above average. Persistent strong easterlies in the first half of the month led to severe overtopping along parts of the coast. Despite the stormy conditions, temperatures remained mild, with a mean of 6.8°C—slightly above the long-term average. The warmest day, February 22, peaked at 11.1°C.
Sunshine was in short supply, with just 31.9 hours recorded in February—half the usual amount and the lowest ever for that month. The combination of relentless rain, wind, and grey skies made it a winter to remember for all the wrong reasons.
The 2025/26 winter will go down as one of the wettest and gloomiest in the Isle of Man's recorded history. With near-record rainfall, minimal sunshine, and powerful winds, the season brought challenging conditions for residents and infrastructure alike.
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