Stoke-on-Trent weather forecast
UK towns · Staffordshire, England · 53.00°N 2.18°W
Stoke-on-Trent, in Staffordshire, England, has its warmest weather in August, when daytime temperatures average 19.7°C, while January nights are the coldest at around 1.5°C. The town sees roughly 985mm 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 | 6.7° | 1.5° | 71mm | 12 |
| Feb | 8.6° | 2.8° | 90mm | 15 |
| Mar | 9.8° | 2.8° | 69mm | 14 |
| Apr | 12.1° | 3.6° | 54mm | 11 |
| May | 15.6° | 7.4° | 83mm | 15 |
| Jun | 18.8° | 10.4° | 67mm | 14 |
| Jul | 19.6° | 12° | 97mm | 15 |
| Aug | 19.7° | 12.3° | 68mm | 15 |
| Sep | 17.7° | 10.6° | 82mm | 15 |
| Oct | 13.7° | 8.1° | 127mm | 17 |
| Nov | 9.6° | 4.6° | 67mm | 13 |
| Dec | 7.3° | 3° | 110mm | 18 |
Seasons in Stoke-on-Trent
Spring (March–May). Daytime highs in Stoke-on-Trent climb from 9.8°C in March to 15.6°C by May, while nights ease from 2.8°C to 7.4°C. The season brings around 206mm of rain in total.
Summer (June–August). The warmest stretch of the year: afternoons average 19.4°C, peaking in August at 19.7°C. June is usually the driest of the summer months (67mm over ~14 rainy days). Around the June solstice, Stoke-on-Trent gets roughly 16.7 hours of daylight.
Autumn (September–November). Daytime temperatures fall from 17.7°C in September to 9.6°C by November, and rainfall builds to its annual peak — October is the wettest month of the year (127mm).
Winter (December–February). Nights average 2.4°C, with January the coldest month (average low 1.5°C, daytime high 6.7°C). Expect about 45 days with measurable rain over the three months, and only around 7.3 hours of daylight in mid-December.
How Stoke-on-Trent compares
| Stoke-on-Trent | UK town average | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual rainfall | 985mm | 1054mm |
| Rainy days per year | 174 | 167 |
| Summer daytime high | 19.4°C | 19.7°C |
| Winter night low | 2.4°C | 3.4°C |
Stoke-on-Trent is about 7% drier than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm), based on 2020–2024 monthly normals.
Stoke-on-Trent weather FAQs
What is the warmest month in Stoke-on-Trent?
August is typically the warmest month in Stoke-on-Trent, with average daytime highs of 19.7°C. Summer afternoons (June–August) average around 19.4°C.
What is the wettest month in Stoke-on-Trent?
October is usually the wettest month, with around 127mm of rain over roughly 17 rainy days. April is typically the driest (54mm).
How much does it rain in Stoke-on-Trent per year?
Stoke-on-Trent receives roughly 985mm of precipitation per year, spread over about 174 days with at least 1mm of rain (based on 2020–2024 observations).
How cold are winters in Stoke-on-Trent?
Winter nights (December–February) in Stoke-on-Trent average around 2.4°C, with January typically the coldest month (average low 1.5°C).
When is the best time to visit Stoke-on-Trent for good weather?
Late spring and summer offer the most reliable weather in Stoke-on-Trent. June is typically the driest of the warm months (67mm of rain), while August is the warmest, averaging 19.7°C by day — and near the June solstice there are around 17 hours of daylight to enjoy.
How does Stoke-on-Trent's weather compare with the rest of the UK?
Stoke-on-Trent receives 985mm of rain a year, about 7% drier than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm). Summer daytime highs average 19.4°C against a UK-town average of 19.7°C, and winter nights average 2.4°C versus 3.4°C.
Is it going to rain in Stoke-on-Trent?
For up-to-the-minute rain tracking, check the live rain radar — as a long-term guide, Stoke-on-Trent averages 174 rainy days a year, with October the wettest month (127mm) and April the driest (54mm).
What is the 7-day forecast for Stoke-on-Trent?
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.