Middlesbrough weather forecast
UK towns · North Yorkshire, England · 54.57°N 1.23°W
Middlesbrough, in North Yorkshire, England, has its warmest weather in July, when daytime temperatures average 19.9°C, while January nights are the coldest at around 2°C. The town sees roughly 838mm of rain a year; October is normally the wettest month and April the driest. Figures are averaged from 2020–2024 observations.
Climate averages
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7.3° | 2° | 66mm | 12 |
| Feb | 9° | 3.4° | 71mm | 14 |
| Mar | 10.2° | 3.3° | 54mm | 12 |
| Apr | 11.7° | 3.9° | 53mm | 11 |
| May | 15.5° | 7.8° | 70mm | 14 |
| Jun | 18.3° | 10.6° | 63mm | 10 |
| Jul | 19.9° | 12.5° | 85mm | 14 |
| Aug | 19.8° | 12.6° | 66mm | 13 |
| Sep | 17.7° | 10.8° | 75mm | 13 |
| Oct | 14.2° | 8.5° | 88mm | 16 |
| Nov | 10.3° | 5° | 62mm | 12 |
| Dec | 7.6° | 3.2° | 85mm | 15 |
Seasons in Middlesbrough
Spring (March–May). Daytime highs in Middlesbrough climb from 10.2°C in March to 15.5°C by May, while nights ease from 3.3°C to 7.8°C. The season brings around 177mm of rain in total.
Summer (June–August). The warmest stretch of the year: afternoons average 19.3°C, peaking in July at 19.9°C. June is usually the driest of the summer months (63mm over ~10 rainy days). Around the June solstice, Middlesbrough gets roughly 17.0 hours of daylight.
Autumn (September–November). Daytime temperatures fall from 17.7°C in September to 10.3°C by November, and rainfall builds to its annual peak — October is the wettest month of the year (88mm).
Winter (December–February). Nights average 2.9°C, with January the coldest month (average low 2°C, daytime high 7.3°C). Expect about 41 days with measurable rain over the three months, and only around 7.0 hours of daylight in mid-December.
How Middlesbrough compares
| Middlesbrough | UK town average | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual rainfall | 838mm | 1054mm |
| Rainy days per year | 156 | 167 |
| Summer daytime high | 19.3°C | 19.7°C |
| Winter night low | 2.9°C | 3.4°C |
Middlesbrough is about 20% drier than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm), based on 2020–2024 monthly normals.
Middlesbrough weather FAQs
What is the warmest month in Middlesbrough?
July is typically the warmest month in Middlesbrough, with average daytime highs of 19.9°C. Summer afternoons (June–August) average around 19.3°C.
What is the wettest month in Middlesbrough?
October is usually the wettest month, with around 88mm of rain over roughly 16 rainy days. April is typically the driest (53mm).
How much does it rain in Middlesbrough per year?
Middlesbrough receives roughly 838mm of precipitation per year, spread over about 156 days with at least 1mm of rain (based on 2020–2024 observations).
How cold are winters in Middlesbrough?
Winter nights (December–February) in Middlesbrough average around 2.9°C, with January typically the coldest month (average low 2°C).
When is the best time to visit Middlesbrough for good weather?
Late spring and summer offer the most reliable weather in Middlesbrough. June is typically the driest of the warm months (63mm of rain), while July is the warmest, averaging 19.9°C by day — and near the June solstice there are around 17 hours of daylight to enjoy.
How does Middlesbrough's weather compare with the rest of the UK?
Middlesbrough receives 838mm of rain a year, about 20% drier than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm). Summer daytime highs average 19.3°C against a UK-town average of 19.7°C, and winter nights average 2.9°C versus 3.4°C.
Is it going to rain in Middlesbrough?
For up-to-the-minute rain tracking, check the live rain radar — as a long-term guide, Middlesbrough averages 156 rainy days a year, with October the wettest month (88mm) and April the driest (53mm).
What is the 7-day forecast for Middlesbrough?
See the live hourly and 7-day forecast for day-by-day temperatures and rain chance. The figures on this page are long-term climate averages from 2020–2024, not the live forecast.