Climate normals · 1970–2000
Sunderland Climate
Sunderland is a city in United Kingdom (ENG) with a population of about 170,134. Its average annual temperature is 8.9°C (48°F), with roughly 703 mm of rain per year.
8.9°C
Avg Temp
703
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Sunderland Climate
Sunderland has an average annual temperature of 8.9°C (48°F) and receives about 703 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
8.9°C
Avg Temp
703
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4° / 39° | 66 mm |
| February | 4° / 40° | 44 mm |
| March | 6° / 42° | 57 mm |
| April | 7° / 45° | 46 mm |
| May | 10° / 49° | 49 mm |
| June | 13° / 55° | 53 mm |
| July | 15° / 58° | 54 mm |
| August | 15° / 59° | 67 mm |
| September | 13° / 55° | 65 mm |
| October | 10° / 50° | 66 mm |
| November | 7° / 44° | 69 mm |
| December | 5° / 41° | 67 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 Sunderland
The most comfortable months to visit Sunderland are typically July, August and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 19°C high). The coldest is January (near 1°C low). November is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Sunderland are typically July, August and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Sunderland, United Kingdom has an average annual temperature of 8.9°C and about 703 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January.
In August, the hottest month, daily highs in Sunderland average about 19°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.