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Whitley Bay Climate by Month

Whitley Bay experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from pleasant days to cold weather. It receives mid-range precipitation levels. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average day and night temperature

The climate in Whitley Bay is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 20°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 8°C during cooler months like January. At night, temperatures typically average around 3°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Whitley Bay receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 768 mm annually. Year-round, Whitley Bay has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, August, with 75 mm, and the driest month, March, with 51 mm, is minimal.

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

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Whitley Bay. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.1 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.8 hours of sunlight per day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Newcastle upon Tyne, the United Kingdom (13 KM, 8 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Newcastle upon Tyne, the United Kingdom (13 KM, 8 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Whitley Bay in the United Kingdom

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Whitley Bay?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 20°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Whitley Bay?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Whitley Bay?
    August tops the wettest month list with 75 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Whitley Bay?
    March is the driest month with 51 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Whitley Bay?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 183 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Whitley Bay

    Thu   Dec 12
    7°C | 3°C
    SW 4 km/h
    overcast and no rain

    overcast and no rain

    Fri   Dec 13
    8°C | 5°C
    S 7 km/h
    0.7 mm
    overcast and  chance of slight rain

    overcast and chance of slight rain

    Sat   Dec 14
    7°C | 2°C
    W 18 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain