Reading Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Visitors to Reading can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 23°C (73°F) in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 9°C (48°F) during cooler months like January.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 13°C (55°F) in July to around 2°C (36°F) during January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Reading experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 741 mm (29 in) yearly. Year-round, Reading has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, November, with 69 mm (2.7 in), and the driest month, March, with 50 mm (2 in), is minimal. For more details, please visit our Reading Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Reading.

The city experiences its highest humidity in November, reaching 81%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 64%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year