Hillsborough Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Hillsborough varies moderately throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from pleasant
to cold.
It receives a reasonable amount of rainfall.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Hillsborough experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Average daytime temperatures reach a pleasant 19°C in July. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 9°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 3°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Hillsborough has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 992 mm of rainfall annually. Despite minor fluctuations, Hillsborough enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In October, you can expect around 92 mm of precipitation, while in March, Hillsborough receives about 69 mm.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Hillsborough can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 6.1 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.3 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 7°C in February to 13°C in August.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The city experiences its highest humidity in September, reaching 91%. In February, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 86%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 4 m/s in April, May, June, July, August and September to 5 m/s in January, February, March, October, November and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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5 m/s
6 m/s
8 m/s
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Hillsborough in the United Kingdom
Other facts from our historical weather data:July has an average maximum temperature of 19°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 9°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 92 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 69 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 184 hours of sunshine.
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