Sunderland weather
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 |
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).