Wear Valley Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Wear Valley. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 29°C (84°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 8°C (46°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 17°C (63°F) in July to -4°C (25°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Wear Valley has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1455 mm (57 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Wear Valley experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 178 mm (7 in) in July, the wettest month, and 92 mm (3.6 in) in February, the driest month. For more details, please visit our Wear Valley Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Wear Valley can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of June under a blue sky, with approximately 9.7 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 4.2 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 Wear Valley.

The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 76%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 63%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year