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Gateshead Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Gateshead can vary quite a bit throughout the year. Temperatures can be pleasant during the warmest months, and cold during the cooler months. It receives a moderate amount of precipitation. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Visitors to Gateshead can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 21°C in July to a chilly 8°C in January.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 3°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Gateshead experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 783 mm yearly. The wettest period in Gateshead occurs in August, which receives around 77 mm of precipitation. During the driest month, March, Gateshead experiences moderate rainfall, totaling approximately 52 mm. The consistent precipitation levels throughout the year contribute to a relatively stable climate.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

In Gateshead, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.1 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.8 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine


Daily hours of sunshine


Forecast for Gateshead

Wed   Jan 15
11°C | 3°C
SW 4 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Thu   Jan 16
9°C | 0°C
SW 3 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Fri   Jan 17
9°C | 2°C
SW 5 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Gateshead in the United Kingdom

During the months of July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Gateshead?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 21°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Gateshead?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Gateshead?
    August tops the wettest month list with 77 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Gateshead?
    March is the driest month with 52 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Gateshead?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 183 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.