Middlesbrough, United Kingdom experiences average highs of 13°C (55°F) and lows of 8°C (46°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is moderate, averaging about 12 rainy days per month. Average highs have warmed by 1.1°C (2.0°F) across the available records.
Middlesbrough, United Kingdom Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Middlesbrough, United Kingdom. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Sep 
Wetter season: Feb–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
4.9/10
Best: June, July, August, September
UV Index
3
Low
Temperature 13°C / 8°C
Feels Like 10°C / 4°C
Rainy Days 12
Rainfall 65 mm
Sunshine 7 h
Humidity 80%
Wind Speed 24 km/h
Dew Point 7°C
Snow Days 2 days
Frost Days 2 days
Hottest Month
19°C
July
Avg Low13°C
Rain13days
Coldest Month
3°C
January
Avg High7°C
Rain12days
Driest Month
9days
April
Avg High11°C
Avg Low5°C
Windiest Month
29 km/h
February (Gusts 49)
Sea Temperature
7°C – 17°C
Warmest water: August (
16.5°C
)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, March, December due to very cold temperatures, frequent rain.
Sun Position
Sunrise 04:30
Daylight 17.2h
Sunset 21:44
Live conditions—
Middlesbrough on the map · live conditions
Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- City
- Middlesbrough
- Population
- 142.7K
- Coordinates
- 54.58°, -1.23°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 12°C
Avg Low 6°C
Rain 11 days/mo
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 19°C
Avg Low 13°C
Rain 11 days/mo
3/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 13°C
Avg Low 9°C
Rain 13 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 8°C
Avg Low 4°C
Rain 13 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 7°C / 3°C . Feb: 8°C / 3°C . Mar: 9°C / 4°C . Apr: 11°C / 5°C . May: 15°C / 8°C . Jun: 17°C / 11°C . Jul: 19°C / 13°C . Aug: 19°C / 13°C . Sep: 17°C / 11°C . Oct: 13°C / 9°C . Nov: 10°C / 6°C . Dec: 8°C / 4°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 67 mm. Feb: 63 mm. Mar: 58 mm. Apr: 45 mm. May: 46 mm. Jun: 65 mm. Jul: 73 mm. Aug: 61 mm. Sep: 71 mm. Oct: 78 mm. Nov: 74 mm. Dec: 77 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 84%. Feb: 81%. Mar: 80%. Apr: 77%. May: 78%. Jun: 77%. Jul: 77%. Aug: 77%. Sep: 80%. Oct: 82%. Nov: 85%. Dec: 86%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 27 km/h . Feb: 29 km/h . Mar: 26 km/h . Apr: 22 km/h . May: 21 km/h . Jun: 22 km/h . Jul: 20 km/h . Aug: 22 km/h . Sep: 23 km/h . Oct: 26 km/h . Nov: 26 km/h . Dec: 27 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 3h. Feb: 5h. Mar: 7h. Apr: 10h. May: 11h. Jun: 11h. Jul: 10h. Aug: 10h. Sep: 8h. Oct: 5h. Nov: 4h. Dec: 3h.
Sea Temperature
Sea Temperatureswim
Line chart showing monthly sea temperature. Jan: 7°C . Feb: 7°C . Mar: 7°C . Apr: 9°C . May: 12°C . Jun: 15°C . Jul: 16°C . Aug: 17°C . Sep: 15°C . Oct: 12°C . Nov: 10°C . Dec: 8°C .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 1. Feb: UV 2. Mar: UV 3. Apr: UV 4. May: UV 5. Jun: UV 6. Jul: UV 5. Aug: UV 5. Sep: UV 3. Oct: UV 2. Nov: UV 1. Dec: UV 1.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 3 days. Feb: 3 days. Mar: 2 days. Apr: 1 days. May: 0 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 0 days. Nov: 1 days. Dec: 2 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have warmed by 1.1°C (2.0°F) across the available records. Average rainfall has remained broadly steady.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Aug 2025 · 20°C | Jul · 19°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · 2°C | Jan · 3°C |
| Wettest month | Nov 2025 · 139 mm | Oct · 78 mm |
| Windiest month | Nov 2025 · 29 km/h | Feb · 29 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Poor April
Fair May
Fair June best
Good July best
Excellent August best
Good September best
Good October
Fair November
Poor December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C / 3°C | 3°C / -2°C | 12days (67 mm) Wet | 3.4h Poor | 84% Humid | 0.8 Low | Poor | View Details |
| February | 8°C / 3°C | 3°C / -1°C | 13days (63 mm) Wet | 5.1h Fair | 81% Humid | 1.5 Low | Poor | View Details |
| March | 9°C / 4°C | 5°C / 0°C | 12days (58 mm) Wet | 6.8h Fair | 80% Humid | 2.9 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| April | 11°C / 5°C | 8°C / 1°C | 9days (45 mm) Wet | 9.7h Good | 77% Humid | 4.2 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| May | 15°C / 8°C | 12°C / 6°C | 11days (46 mm) Wet | 10.8h Excellent | 78% Humid | 5.2 High | Fair | View Details |
| June best | 17°C / 11°C | 16°C / 9°C | 10days (65 mm) Wet | 11h Excellent | 77% Humid | 5.9 High | Good | View Details |
| July best | 19°C / 13°C | 18°C / 12°C | 13days (73 mm) Wet | 10.4h Excellent | 77% Humid | 5.3 High | Excellent | View Details |
| August best | 19°C / 13°C | 18°C / 12°C | 11days (61 mm) Wet | 9.8h Good | 77% Humid | 4.9 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| September best | 17°C / 11°C | 15°C / 9°C | 12days (71 mm) Wet | 7.5h Good | 80% Humid | 3.4 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| October | 13°C / 9°C | 10°C / 6°C | 14days (78 mm) Wet | 5.1h Fair | 82% Humid | 2 Low | Fair | View Details |
| November | 10°C / 6°C | 6°C / 2°C | 14days (74 mm) Wet | 3.7h Poor | 85% Humid | 1.1 Low | Poor | View Details |
| December | 8°C / 4°C | 4°C / 0°C | 14days (77 mm) Wet | 2.6h Poor | 86% Very Muggy | 0.6 Low | Poor | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Middlesbrough are June, July, August, September, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Middlesbrough, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Middlesbrough is July, with average daytime highs of 19°C (67°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Middlesbrough is January, with average overnight lows of 3°C (37°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Middlesbrough is October, averaging 78mm of precipitation across 14 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Middlesbrough runs through October, November, December, February, with the heaviest rainfall in October. Based on 10-year averages for Middlesbrough.
Middlesbrough receives approximately 86 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is June with around 11 hours. Based on climate data for Middlesbrough.
The least favorable months to visit Middlesbrough are January, February, March, December, primarily due to very cold temperatures, frequent rain. For the best conditions, consider June, July, August, September instead.
The annual average UV index in Middlesbrough is 3, classified as moderate. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Middlesbrough is 80%, classified as humid. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Sea temperatures in Summer average 11°C (52°F), which most swimmers will find too cold without a wetsuit.
Yes, Middlesbrough receives snow. Months with snowfall average 2 snow days and 2 cm (1 in) of accumulation, with about 2 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Middlesbrough are 24 km/h (15 mph). The windiest month is February with peak winds reaching 29 km/h (18 mph) (gusts up to 49 km/h / 30 mph).
Middlesbrough averages 1 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 70%. The clearest skies occur in April.
The annual average dew point in Middlesbrough is 7°C (45°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Middlesbrough has a Oceanic climate, classified as Cfb under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Middlesbrough ranges from 4°C (39°F) to 10°C (50°F) on average. Wind chill makes winters feel noticeably colder than the actual temperature — layered clothing is recommended.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Middlesbrough. It earns a climate score of 7.3/10 with Good.
For June in Middlesbrough, pack Layered clothing, Light jacket, Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Comfortable walking shoes. With average highs of 17°C (63°F) and 10 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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