Whitby Climate by Month
Temperatures in Whitby experience a moderate degree of variance through the seasons.
Days can be pleasant, while the cooler months tend
to be cold.
It receives a reasonable amount of rainfall.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average day and night temperature
In Whitby, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Average daytime temperatures reach a pleasant 18°C in August. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 8°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 4°C during this month.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Whitby receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 906 mm annually. Whitby experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 97 mm in November, the wettest month, and 56 mm in May, the driest month.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
Whitby can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 7.1 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.7 hours of sunlight per day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year in Whitby ranges from 6°C in February to 14°C in July.
Water temperature over the year
The best time of year to visit Whitby in the United Kingdom
Other facts from our historical weather data:August has an average maximum temperature of 18°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 97 mm of rainfall.
May is the driest month with 56 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 212 hours of sunshine.
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