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Pickering Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Pickering experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from pleasant days to cold weather. It receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall. 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 Pickering is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures reach a pleasant 20°C in July. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 8°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 2°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Pickering receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 857 mm annually. Despite minor fluctuations, Pickering enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In August, you can expect around 81 mm of precipitation, while in March, Pickering receives about 57 mm.

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

Sunshine over the year

Pickering can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 7.1 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.7 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Scarborough, the United Kingdom (14 KM, 9 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Scarborough, the United Kingdom (14 KM, 9 Miles).

Average water temperature

The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 6°C in February to 14°C in July.

Water temperature over the year

Data from: Scarborough, the United Kingdom (14 KM, 9 Miles).

Forecast for Pickering

Sat   Jan 11
4°C | -3°C
N 1 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Sun   Jan 12
1°C | -4°C
SW 2 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Mon   Jan 13
4°C | 0°C
SW 6 m/s
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

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

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Pickering?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 20°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Pickering?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Pickering?
    August tops the wettest month list with 81 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Pickering?
    March is the driest month with 57 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Pickering?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 212 hours of sunshine.

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