Reading weather forecast
UK towns · Berkshire, England · 51.45°N 0.98°W
Reading, in Berkshire, England, has its warmest weather in August, when daytime temperatures average 22.1°C, while January nights are the coldest at around 2.2°C. The town sees roughly 815mm 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 | 7.8° | 2.2° | 63mm | 11 |
| Feb | 9.9° | 3.8° | 64mm | 12 |
| Mar | 11° | 4° | 65mm | 13 |
| Apr | 13.6° | 4.7° | 49mm | 8 |
| May | 17.2° | 8.2° | 57mm | 10 |
| Jun | 20.7° | 11.3° | 56mm | 10 |
| Jul | 21.8° | 13.2° | 69mm | 12 |
| Aug | 22.1° | 13.7° | 55mm | 9 |
| Sep | 19.8° | 11.7° | 79mm | 11 |
| Oct | 15.6° | 9.1° | 112mm | 17 |
| Nov | 11.2° | 5.6° | 74mm | 11 |
| Dec | 8.7° | 4.2° | 72mm | 12 |
Seasons in Reading
Spring (March–May). Daytime highs in Reading climb from 11°C in March to 17.2°C by May, while nights ease from 4°C to 8.2°C. The season brings around 171mm of rain in total.
Summer (June–August). The warmest stretch of the year: afternoons average 21.5°C, peaking in August at 22.1°C. August is usually the driest of the summer months (55mm over ~9 rainy days). Around the June solstice, Reading gets roughly 16.4 hours of daylight.
Autumn (September–November). Daytime temperatures fall from 19.8°C in September to 11.2°C by November, and rainfall builds to its annual peak — October is the wettest month of the year (112mm).
Winter (December–February). Nights average 3.4°C, with January the coldest month (average low 2.2°C, daytime high 7.8°C). Expect about 35 days with measurable rain over the three months, and only around 7.6 hours of daylight in mid-December.
How Reading compares
| Reading | UK town average | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual rainfall | 815mm | 1054mm |
| Rainy days per year | 136 | 167 |
| Summer daytime high | 21.5°C | 19.7°C |
| Winter night low | 3.4°C | 3.4°C |
Reading is about 23% drier than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm), based on 2020–2024 monthly normals.
Reading weather FAQs
What is the warmest month in Reading?
August is typically the warmest month in Reading, with average daytime highs of 22.1°C. Summer afternoons (June–August) average around 21.5°C.
What is the wettest month in Reading?
October is usually the wettest month, with around 112mm of rain over roughly 17 rainy days. April is typically the driest (49mm).
How much does it rain in Reading per year?
Reading receives roughly 815mm of precipitation per year, spread over about 136 days with at least 1mm of rain (based on 2020–2024 observations).
How cold are winters in Reading?
Winter nights (December–February) in Reading average around 3.4°C, with January typically the coldest month (average low 2.2°C).
When is the best time to visit Reading for good weather?
Late spring and summer offer the most reliable weather in Reading. August is typically the driest of the warm months (55mm of rain), while August is the warmest, averaging 22.1°C by day — and near the June solstice there are around 16 hours of daylight to enjoy.
How does Reading's weather compare with the rest of the UK?
Reading receives 815mm of rain a year, about 23% drier than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm). Summer daytime highs average 21.5°C against a UK-town average of 19.7°C, and winter nights average 3.4°C versus 3.4°C.
Is it going to rain in Reading?
For up-to-the-minute rain tracking, check the live rain radar — as a long-term guide, Reading averages 136 rainy days a year, with October the wettest month (112mm) and April the driest (49mm).
What is the 7-day forecast for Reading?
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.