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What’s the climate like in Shropshire?

The current climate of Shropshire features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 21°C during the day to lows of 8°C. The average yearly temperature is around 14°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 2°C and in the warmer months around 12°C.

The highest temperature recorded in Shropshire in recent years was 35°C in July 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -3°C in March 2018.

On average, Shropshire gets 840 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 7,8 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.

Curious about the climate in other parts of England? Check out the weather and climate in places like London, Edinburgh, Cornwall, or have a look at other destinations in England.

Best time to visit Shropshire?

The best time to visit Shropshire for sunny weather is June through September. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Shropshire. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.

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Climate Table of Shropshire

The climate table of Shropshire shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Temp. max (°C) 8 9 10 13 16 19 21 20 18 15 10 9
Temp. min (°C) 3 3 4 5 8 11 13 13 11 8 5 4
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Precipitation (mm) 81 62 69 41 50 64 58 70 75 87 86 97
Snow (cm) 1,8 0,3 2,9 0,4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0,2 2,2
UV Index 1 3 4 6 6 6 6 5 5 3 2 1

Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.

  • Average yearly temperature: 14°C
  • Highest temperature: 21°C in July
  • Lowest temperature: 8°C in January
  • Precipitation*: 840 mm per year, averaging 70 mm per month
  • Snowfall: 7,8 cm per year
  • Driest months: 41 mm in April, 50 mm in May and 58 mm in July
  • Wettest months: 97 mm in December, 87 mm in October and 86 mm in November

*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail

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Average Temperature per Month in Shropshire

This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Shropshire, England. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.

Temperature per Month in Shropshire, England,

Average Precipitation per Month in Shropshire

This graph shows how much precipitation Shropshire, England, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.

Precipitation per Month in Shropshire, England,

Average Snowfall per Month in Shropshire

This graph shows how much snow Shropshire, England, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.

Snowfall per Month in Shropshire, England,

Average UV Index per Month in Shropshire

This graph shows the average UV index per month in Shropshire, England. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

UV Index per Month in Shropshire, England,

Yearly Temperature in Shropshire

This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Shropshire, England. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.

Yearly Temperature in Shropshire, England,

Total Yearly Precipitation in Shropshire

This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Shropshire, England, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.

Yearly Precipitation in Shropshire, England,

Total Yearly Snowfall in Shropshire

This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Shropshire, England, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.

Yearly Snowfall in Shropshire, England,

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Average Weather in Shropshire by Month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Shropshire. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.

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