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Shrewsbury Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The climate in Shrewsbury is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from pleasant during the warmest months to cold in 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

In Shrewsbury, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 21°C in July to a chilly 8°C in February.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 2°C in February. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

On average, Shrewsbury receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 779 mm. The wettest period in Shrewsbury occurs in June, which receives around 74 mm of precipitation. During the driest month, March, Shrewsbury experiences moderate rainfall, totaling approximately 56 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 Shrewsbury, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.2 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.2 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Wolverhampton, the United Kingdom (44 KM, 27 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Wolverhampton, the United Kingdom (44 KM, 27 Miles).

Forecast for Shrewsbury

Sat   Jan 11
2°C | -6°C
SE 3 m/s
1.4 mm
broken clouds and small chance of slight rain

broken clouds and small chance of slight rain

Sun   Jan 12
5°C | -1°C
S 3 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Mon   Jan 13
7°C | 1°C
S 6 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 Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 21°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Shrewsbury?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Shrewsbury?
    June tops the wettest month list with 74 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Shrewsbury?
    March is the driest month with 56 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Shrewsbury?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 186 hours of sunshine.

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