Reading Climate by Month
The temperature in Reading can vary quite a bit throughout the year.
Temperatures can be warm during the warmest months,
and cold during the cooler months.
It receives mid-range precipitation levels.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average day and night temperature
Visitors to Reading can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 23°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 9°C during cooler months like January. At night, temperatures typically average around 2°C during these months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Reading experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 741 mm yearly. Year-round, Reading has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, November, with 69 mm, and the driest month, March, with 50 mm, is minimal.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
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Reading. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.3 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.8 hours of sunlight per day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Reading.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Reading in the United Kingdom
During the months of June, 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:
July has an average maximum temperature of 23°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 9°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 69 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 50 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 219 hours of sunshine.
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