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What’s the climate like in South Shields?

The current climate of South Shields features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 20°C during the day to lows of 7°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 South Shields in recent years was 36°C in July 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -3°C in February 2018.

On average, South Shields gets 775 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 6,4 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 South Shields?

The best time to visit South Shields for pleasant to warm weather is May through September. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring South Shields.

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Climate Table of South Shields

The climate table of South Shields 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) 7 8 10 12 15 18 20 19 17 14 10 8
Temp. min (°C) 2 3 3 4 7 10 12 12 10 7 5 3
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Precipitation (mm) 70 55 81 31 43 54 68 70 52 99 80 72
Snow (cm) 1,7 3,4 0,5 0,2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0,3 0,3
UV Index 1 2 4 5 6 6 6 4 4 3 1 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: 20°C in July
  • Lowest temperature: 7°C in January
  • Precipitation*: 775 mm per year, averaging 65 mm per month
  • Snowfall: 6,4 cm per year
  • Driest months: 31 mm in April, 43 mm in May and 52 mm in September
  • Wettest months: 99 mm in October, 81 mm in March and 80 mm in November

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

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Average Temperature per Month in South Shields

This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in South Shields, 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 South Shields, England,

Average Precipitation per Month in South Shields

This graph shows how much precipitation South Shields, 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 South Shields, England,

Average Snowfall per Month in South Shields

This graph shows how much snow South Shields, 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 South Shields, England,

Average UV Index per Month in South Shields

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

UV Index per Month in South Shields, England,

Yearly Temperature in South Shields

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

Yearly Temperature in South Shields, England,

Total Yearly Precipitation in South Shields

This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in South Shields, 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 South Shields, England,

Total Yearly Snowfall in South Shields

This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in South Shields, 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 South Shields, England,

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Average Weather in South Shields by Month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for South Shields. 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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