Sunderland Climate by Month
Sunderland experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from pleasant days
to cold weather.
It maintains moderate precipitation patterns.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
The climate in Sunderland is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 20°C in July to a chilly 8°C in the coolest month, January. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 3°C, particularly during the colder months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Sunderland receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 759 mm annually. Precipitation levels in Sunderland remain relatively steady throughout the year. August has the most rain, with 73 mm over 14 days. In March, this drops slightly to 51 mm, making the city's climate fairly predictable.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
For those who appreciate different seasons, Sunderland serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.8 hours of daily sunlight.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
The best time of year to visit Sunderland 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:
July has an average maximum temperature of 20°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 73 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 51 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 192 hours of sunshine.
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