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Reading, United Kingdom Snapshot 2026
Where is Reading?
Reading, United Kingdom
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- City
- Reading
- Population
- 318K
- Coordinates
- 51.46°, -0.97°
Reading is a city in United Kingdom with a population of approximately 318K. Average temperatures range from 2°C (36°F) in January to 22°C (72°F) in July. The best time to visit is May, June, July, August, September.
Time in Reading right now
Open full time & time zone page 18:44 44
Monday, June 15, 2026
IANA time zone
Europe/London
Daylight saving
DST in effect
GMT / BST
Next DST change
October 25
backward -1h
Live weather in Reading
Daylight in Reading today
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Sunset
Day length
16h 36m
Climate normals for Reading
Long-term monthly averages based on historical data.
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Poor April
Fair May best
Good June best
Good July best
Excellent August best
Excellent September best
Good October
Fair November
Poor December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C / 2°C | 4°C / -2°C | 10days (57 mm) Wet | 3.6h Poor | 88% Very Muggy | 1.1 Low | Poor | View Details |
| February | 9°C / 3°C | 5°C / -1°C | 10days (51 mm) Wet | 4.7h Fair | 83% Humid | 1.6 Low | Poor | View Details |
| March | 11°C / 4°C | 7°C / 0°C | 13days (59 mm) Wet | 6.4h Fair | 81% Humid | 3.3 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| April | 13°C / 5°C | 10°C / 2°C | 9days (43 mm) Wet | 9.2h Good | 75% Muggy | 4.8 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| May best | 17°C / 9°C | 15°C / 6°C | 10days (58 mm) Wet | 10.4h Excellent | 74% Muggy | 5.6 High | Good | View Details |
| June best | 20°C / 12°C | 19°C / 10°C | 9days (60 mm) Wet | 10.7h Excellent | 74% Muggy | 6.2 High | Good | View Details |
| July best | 22°C / 14°C | 21°C / 13°C | 10days (57 mm) Wet | 10.4h Excellent | 72% Muggy | 5.6 High | Excellent | View Details |
| August best | 22°C / 14°C | 21°C / 13°C | 9days (54 mm) Wet | 9.3h Good | 74% Muggy | 5.2 High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 19°C / 12°C | 17°C / 10°C | 11days (63 mm) Wet | 7.5h Good | 79% Humid | 3.9 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| October | 15°C / 9°C | 13°C / 7°C | 12days (80 mm) Wet | 5.5h Fair | 84% Humid | 2.4 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| November | 11°C / 5°C | 8°C / 2°C | 12days (68 mm) Wet | 4.2h Fair | 87% Very Muggy | 1.3 Low | Poor | View Details |
| December | 9°C / 4°C | 5°C / 0°C | 12days (66 mm) Wet | 2.7h Poor | 89% Very Muggy | 0.8 Low | Poor | View Details |
Monthly Temperatures
HighLow
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 7°C / 2°C . Feb: 9°C / 3°C . Mar: 11°C / 4°C . Apr: 13°C / 5°C . May: 17°C / 9°C . Jun: 20°C / 12°C . Jul: 22°C / 14°C . Aug: 22°C / 14°C . Sep: 19°C / 12°C . Oct: 15°C / 9°C . Nov: 11°C / 5°C . Dec: 9°C / 4°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 57 mm. Feb: 51 mm. Mar: 59 mm. Apr: 43 mm. May: 58 mm. Jun: 60 mm. Jul: 57 mm. Aug: 54 mm. Sep: 63 mm. Oct: 80 mm. Nov: 68 mm. Dec: 66 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 88%. Feb: 83%. Mar: 81%. Apr: 75%. May: 74%. Jun: 74%. Jul: 72%. Aug: 74%. Sep: 79%. Oct: 84%. Nov: 87%. Dec: 89%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 22 km/h . Feb: 24 km/h . Mar: 22 km/h . Apr: 19 km/h . May: 18 km/h . Jun: 18 km/h . Jul: 18 km/h . Aug: 19 km/h . Sep: 20 km/h . Oct: 21 km/h . Nov: 21 km/h . Dec: 23 km/h .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 1. Feb: UV 2. Mar: UV 3. Apr: UV 5. May: UV 6. Jun: UV 6. Jul: UV 6. Aug: UV 5. Sep: UV 4. Oct: UV 2. Nov: UV 1. Dec: UV 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Reading has a population of approximately 318K.
The best months to visit Reading are May, June, July, August, September, when temperatures are pleasant and rainfall is lower.
Reading receives approximately 716mm of rainfall annually across 127 rainy days.
Reading is located in United Kingdom, in the Europe region.