Shap, United Kingdom experiences average highs of 11°C (52°F) and lows of 5°C (41°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is frequent, averaging about 16 rainy days per month. Average highs have warmed by 0.8°C (1.4°F) across the available records.
Shap, United Kingdom Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Shap, United Kingdom. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Nov 
Wetter season: Jul–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
3.9/10
Best: May, June, July, August, September
UV Index
3
Low
Temperature 11°C / 5°C
Feels Like 9°C / 3°C
Rainy Days 16
Rainfall 110 mm
Sunshine 7 h
Humidity 87%
Wind Speed 19 km/h
Dew Point 6°C
Snow Days 5 days
Frost Days 8 days
Hottest Month
17°C
July
Avg Low11°C
Rain17days
Coldest Month
1°C
January
Avg High5°C
Rain15days
Driest Month
12days
April
Avg High10°C
Avg Low3°C
Windiest Month
23 km/h
February (Gusts 53)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, March, December due to very cold temperatures, heavy rainfall.
Sun Position
Sunrise 04:36
Daylight 17.2h
Sunset 21:49
Live conditions—
Shap on the map · live conditions
Shap, United Kingdom
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- City
- Shap
- Population
- 1.3K
- Coordinates
- 54.53°, -2.68°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 11°C
Avg Low 4°C
Rain 14 days/mo
1/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 17°C
Avg Low 11°C
Rain 17 days/mo
3/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 11°C
Avg Low 6°C
Rain 16 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 6°C
Avg Low 1°C
Rain 16 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: 5°C / 1°C . Feb: 6°C / 1°C . Mar: 8°C / 2°C . Apr: 10°C / 3°C . May: 14°C / 6°C . Jun: 17°C / 10°C . Jul: 17°C / 11°C . Aug: 17°C / 11°C . Sep: 15°C / 9°C . Oct: 12°C / 7°C . Nov: 8°C / 3°C . Dec: 6°C / 2°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 122 mm. Feb: 127 mm. Mar: 103 mm. Apr: 70 mm. May: 74 mm. Jun: 100 mm. Jul: 115 mm. Aug: 114 mm. Sep: 121 mm. Oct: 128 mm. Nov: 115 mm. Dec: 132 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 92%. Feb: 89%. Mar: 86%. Apr: 80%. May: 80%. Jun: 81%. Jul: 84%. Aug: 85%. Sep: 87%. Oct: 89%. Nov: 91%. Dec: 94%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 20 km/h . Feb: 23 km/h . Mar: 21 km/h . Apr: 18 km/h . May: 17 km/h . Jun: 18 km/h . Jul: 17 km/h . Aug: 18 km/h . Sep: 19 km/h . Oct: 21 km/h . Nov: 20 km/h . Dec: 21 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 3h. Feb: 5h. Mar: 7h. Apr: 9h. May: 11h. Jun: 11h. Jul: 10h. Aug: 9h. Sep: 7h. Oct: 5h. Nov: 3h. Dec: 2h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 1. Feb: UV 1. 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: 7 days. Feb: 7 days. Mar: 5 days. Apr: 2 days. May: 0 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 0 days. Nov: 2 days. Dec: 4 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have warmed by 0.8°C (1.4°F) across the available records. Average rainfall is trending wetter by about 10 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jul 2025 · 18°C | Jul · 17°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · -1°C | Jan · 1°C |
| Wettest month | Nov 2025 · 213 mm | Dec · 132 mm |
| Windiest month | Dec 2025 · 23 km/h | Feb · 23 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Poor April
Poor May best
Fair June best
Good July best
Good August best
Wet September best
Fair October
Poor November
Poor December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C / 1°C | 1°C / -3°C | 15days (122 mm) Wet | 2.9h Poor | 92% Very Muggy | 0.8 Low | Poor | View Details |
| February | 6°C / 1°C | 2°C / -3°C | 16days (127 mm) Wet | 4.5h Fair | 89% Very Muggy | 1.3 Low | Poor | View Details |
| March | 8°C / 2°C | 4°C / -2°C | 15days (103 mm) Wet | 6.5h Fair | 86% Very Muggy | 2.7 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| April | 10°C / 3°C | 7°C / -1°C | 12days (70 mm) Wet | 9.1h Good | 80% Humid | 4 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| May best | 14°C / 6°C | 12°C / 4°C | 14days (74 mm) Wet | 10.5h Excellent | 80% Humid | 5 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| June best | 17°C / 10°C | 15°C / 8°C | 16days (100 mm) Wet | 10.6h Excellent | 81% Humid | 5.6 High | Good | View Details |
| July best | 17°C / 11°C | 17°C / 10°C | 17days (115 mm) Wet | 9.8h Good | 84% Humid | 4.8 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| August best | 17°C / 11°C | 16°C / 10°C | 18days (114 mm) Wet | 8.8h Good | 85% Humid | 4.6 Moderate | Wet | View Details |
| September best | 15°C / 9°C | 13°C / 7°C | 16days (121 mm) Wet | 6.9h Fair | 87% Very Muggy | 3.2 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| October | 12°C / 7°C | 9°C / 4°C | 17days (128 mm) Wet | 4.6h Fair | 89% Very Muggy | 1.9 Low | Poor | View Details |
| November | 8°C / 3°C | 5°C / 0°C | 16days (115 mm) Wet | 3.3h Poor | 91% Very Muggy | 1 Low | Poor | View Details |
| December | 6°C / 2°C | 3°C / -2°C | 17days (132 mm) Wet | 2.1h Poor | 94% Very Muggy | 0.5 Low | Poor | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Shap are May, June, July, August, September, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Shap, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Shap is July, with average daytime highs of 17°C (63°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Shap is January, with average overnight lows of 1°C (33°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Shap is December, averaging 132mm of precipitation across 17 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Shap runs through August, July, October, December, with the heaviest rainfall in August. Based on 10-year averages for Shap.
Shap receives approximately 80 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is June with around 11 hours. Based on climate data for Shap.
The least favorable months to visit Shap are January, February, March, December, primarily due to very cold temperatures, heavy rainfall. For the best conditions, consider May, June, July, August, September instead.
The annual average UV index in Shap is 3, classified as moderate. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Shap is 87%, classified as humid. High humidity makes warm temperatures feel significantly hotter — lightweight, breathable clothing is recommended.
Yes, Shap receives snow. Months with snowfall average 5 snow days and 7 cm (3 in) of accumulation, with about 8 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Shap are 19 km/h (12 mph). The windiest month is February with peak winds reaching 23 km/h (14 mph) (gusts up to 53 km/h / 33 mph).
Shap averages 1 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 76%. The clearest skies occur in May.
The annual average dew point in Shap is 6°C (43°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Shap 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 Shap ranges from 3°C (37°F) to 9°C (48°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Shap. It earns a climate score of 6.5/10 with Good.
For June in Shap, pack Layered clothing, Light jacket, Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Waterproof shoes. With average highs of 17°C (62°F) and 16 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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