Sunderland Climate by Month
Sunderland, England, United Kingdom
Mild summers and cool winters, with rain spread through the year.
The climate in Sunderland is one of mild summers and cool winters, with rain spread through the year. July is the warmest month, with highs around 68°F (20°C); January is the coolest at 46°F (8°C), and nights dip to 36°F (2°C). About 28 in (723 mm) of rain falls in a typical year, with no clear rainy season. The air is humid, averaging 83% relative humidity.
- Warmest month
- 68°F(20°C)
- Average high, July
- Coldest nights
- 36°F(2°C)
- Average low, January
- Rain per year
- 28 in(723 mm)
- No clear rainy season
- Humidity
- 83%
- Sunniest: June
Best and worst months in Sunderland
Best for weatherThe most comfortable weather comes in July and August, with highs around 68°F (20°C) and about 2.8 in (71 mm) of rain a month.
Least pleasantDecember and January are the least pleasant; December is the coldest, with highs of only 46°F (8°C).
Comfort combines how close the afternoon high is to 75°F (24°C) with how much rain falls and how humid it is. See where the weather is best in July.
Temperature and rain through the year
Highs and lows (°F)
Average highAverage low
Rain (in per month)
Sunderland weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanJanuary | 46°F(8°C) | 36°F(2°C) | 2.4 in(60 mm) | 81% | 0.6 |
| FebFebruary | 47°F(8°C) | 36°F(2°C) | 1.9 in(48 mm) | 79% | 1.2 |
| MarMarch | 50°F(10°C) | 37°F(3°C) | 1.8 in(45 mm) | 83% | 2.3 |
| AprApril | 54°F(12°C) | 39°F(4°C) | 1.8 in(45 mm) | 83% | 3.7 |
| MayMay | 59°F(15°C) | 43°F(6°C) | 1.8 in(46 mm) | 80% | 4.8 |
| JunJune | 64°F(18°C) | 48°F(9°C) | 2.3 in(59 mm) | 78% | 4.8 |
| JulJulyBest | 68°F(20°C) | 52°F(11°C) | 2.6 in(65 mm) | 80% | 4.7 |
| AugAugustBest | 68°F(20°C) | 52°F(11°C) | 3.0 in(76 mm) | 80% | 3.8 |
| SepSeptember | 63°F(17°C) | 49°F(10°C) | 2.6 in(65 mm) | 85% | 2.7 |
| OctOctober | 57°F(14°C) | 45°F(7°C) | 2.8 in(72 mm) | 87% | 1.5 |
| NovNovember | 51°F(10°C) | 40°F(5°C) | 3.0 in(75 mm) | 87% | 0.7 |
| DecDecember | 46°F(8°C) | 36°F(2°C) | 2.6 in(67 mm) | 91% | 0.4 |
1991–2020 averages. Sun is solar radiation in kWh/m² per day. Highlighted: the most comfortable months.
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