Sunderland weather forecast
UK towns · Tyne and Wear, England · 54.91°N 1.38°W
Sunderland, in Tyne and Wear, England, has its warmest weather in July, when daytime temperatures average 19.1°C, while January nights are the coldest at around 2.5°C. The town sees roughly 886mm 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 | 7.4° | 2.5° | 67mm | 12 |
| Feb | 8.8° | 3.5° | 77mm | 13 |
| Mar | 9.8° | 3.6° | 58mm | 13 |
| Apr | 10.9° | 4.2° | 54mm | 11 |
| May | 14.6° | 7.9° | 68mm | 14 |
| Jun | 17.3° | 10.7° | 58mm | 10 |
| Jul | 19.1° | 12.6° | 100mm | 17 |
| Aug | 19° | 12.6° | 78mm | 14 |
| Sep | 17.1° | 10.9° | 67mm | 13 |
| Oct | 13.9° | 8.5° | 102mm | 17 |
| Nov | 10.2° | 5.2° | 66mm | 13 |
| Dec | 7.7° | 3.3° | 91mm | 17 |
Seasons in Sunderland
Spring (March–May). Daytime highs in Sunderland climb from 9.8°C in March to 14.6°C by May, while nights ease from 3.6°C to 7.9°C. The season brings around 180mm of rain in total.
Summer (June–August). The warmest stretch of the year: afternoons average 18.5°C, peaking in July at 19.1°C. June is usually the driest of the summer months (58mm over ~10 rainy days). Around the June solstice, Sunderland gets roughly 17.1 hours of daylight.
Autumn (September–November). Daytime temperatures fall from 17.1°C in September to 10.2°C by November, and rainfall builds to its annual peak — October is the wettest month of the year (102mm).
Winter (December–February). Nights average 3.1°C, with January the coldest month (average low 2.5°C, daytime high 7.4°C). Expect about 42 days with measurable rain over the three months, and only around 6.9 hours of daylight in mid-December.
How Sunderland compares
| Sunderland | UK town average | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual rainfall | 886mm | 1054mm |
| Rainy days per year | 164 | 167 |
| Summer daytime high | 18.5°C | 19.7°C |
| Winter night low | 3.1°C | 3.4°C |
Sunderland is about 16% drier than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm), based on 2020–2024 monthly normals.
Sunderland weather FAQs
What is the warmest month in Sunderland?
July is typically the warmest month in Sunderland, with average daytime highs of 19.1°C. Summer afternoons (June–August) average around 18.5°C.
What is the wettest month in Sunderland?
October is usually the wettest month, with around 102mm of rain over roughly 17 rainy days. April is typically the driest (54mm).
How much does it rain in Sunderland per year?
Sunderland receives roughly 886mm of precipitation per year, spread over about 164 days with at least 1mm of rain (based on 2020–2024 observations).
How cold are winters in Sunderland?
Winter nights (December–February) in Sunderland average around 3.1°C, with January typically the coldest month (average low 2.5°C).
When is the best time to visit Sunderland for good weather?
Late spring and summer offer the most reliable weather in Sunderland. June is typically the driest of the warm months (58mm of rain), while July is the warmest, averaging 19.1°C by day — and near the June solstice there are around 17 hours of daylight to enjoy.
How does Sunderland's weather compare with the rest of the UK?
Sunderland receives 886mm of rain a year, about 16% drier than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm). Summer daytime highs average 18.5°C against a UK-town average of 19.7°C, and winter nights average 3.1°C versus 3.4°C.
Is it going to rain in Sunderland?
For up-to-the-minute rain tracking, check the live rain radar — as a long-term guide, Sunderland averages 164 rainy days a year, with October the wettest month (102mm) and April the driest (54mm).
What is the 7-day forecast for Sunderland?
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.