Climate normals · 1970–2000
South Shields Climate
South Shields is a city in United Kingdom (ENG) with a population of about 83,655. Its average annual temperature is 9.2°C (49°F), with roughly 637 mm of rain per year.
9.2°C
Avg Temp
637
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
South Shields Climate
South Shields has an average annual temperature of 9.2°C (49°F) and receives about 637 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
9.2°C
Avg Temp
637
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4° / 40° | 57 mm |
| February | 5° / 41° | 39 mm |
| March | 6° / 43° | 52 mm |
| April | 7° / 45° | 44 mm |
| May | 10° / 49° | 48 mm |
| June | 13° / 55° | 50 mm |
| July | 15° / 59° | 49 mm |
| August | 15° / 59° | 63 mm |
| September | 13° / 55° | 59 mm |
| October | 10° / 50° | 56 mm |
| November | 7° / 45° | 61 mm |
| December | 5° / 42° | 59 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit South Shields
The most comfortable months to visit South Shields are typically July, August and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 20°C high). The coldest is January (near 2°C low). August is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit South Shields are typically July, August and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
South Shields, United Kingdom has an average annual temperature of 9.2°C and about 637 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January.
In August, the hottest month, daily highs in South Shields average about 20°C (67°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.