When is the best time to go to Bishop Auckland

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Bishop Auckland, United Kingdom. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Bishop Auckland weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Bishop Auckland are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Bishop Auckland January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 65mm 1.9hrs 9.4hrs

January is a reasonably dry month in Bishop Auckland and the temperature is generally cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bishop Auckland for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Bishop Auckland and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (42°F), whilst at night 0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Bishop Auckland with around 65mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Bishop Auckland February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 48mm 2.5hrs 11hrs

February in Bishop Auckland is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Bishop Auckland.

February is in the winter in Bishop Auckland and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (42°F), whilst at night 0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Bishop Auckland with around 48mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Bishop Auckland weather in February »

March

Bishop Auckland March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 56mm 3.6hrs 13hrs

The weather in March in Bishop Auckland is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Bishop Auckland.

March is in the spring in Bishop Auckland and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (47°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Bishop Auckland with around 56mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Bishop Auckland weather in March »

April

Bishop Auckland April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 53mm 4.7hrs 15.3hrs

Bishop Auckland's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Bishop Auckland, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Bishop Auckland and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (51°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Bishop Auckland with around 53mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Bishop Auckland weather in April »

May

Bishop Auckland May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 55mm 6hrs 17.5hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Bishop Auckland and the temperature is generally cool.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Bishop Auckland, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Bishop Auckland and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Bishop Auckland with around 55mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.

Bishop Auckland weather in May »

June

Bishop Auckland June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 54mm 6.3hrs 9.4hrs

Mild and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Bishop Auckland during the month of June

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Bishop Auckland, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Bishop Auckland and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 9°C (47°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Bishop Auckland with around 54mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Bishop Auckland weather in June »

July

Bishop Auckland July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 54mm 5.5hrs 11hrs

July in Bishop Auckland is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Bishop Auckland, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Bishop Auckland and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Bishop Auckland with around 54mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Bishop Auckland weather in July »

August

Bishop Auckland August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 70mm 5.5hrs 13hrs

The weather in August in Bishop Auckland is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Bishop Auckland, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Bishop Auckland and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Bishop Auckland with around 70mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Bishop Auckland weather in August »

September

Bishop Auckland September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 56mm 4.4hrs 15.3hrs

Bishop Auckland's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Bishop Auckland, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Bishop Auckland and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (62°F), whilst at night 9°C (47°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Bishop Auckland with around 56mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Bishop Auckland weather in September »

October

Bishop Auckland October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 57mm 3.2hrs 17.5hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Bishop Auckland and the temperature is generally cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Bishop Auckland.

October is in the fall / autumn in Bishop Auckland and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Bishop Auckland with around 57mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Bishop Auckland weather in October »

November

Bishop Auckland November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 63mm 2.5hrs 9.4hrs

Cool and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Bishop Auckland during the month of November

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bishop Auckland for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Bishop Auckland and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (47°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Bishop Auckland with around 63mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Bishop Auckland weather in November »

December

Bishop Auckland December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 62mm 1.7hrs 11hrs

December in Bishop Auckland is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bishop Auckland for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Bishop Auckland and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Bishop Auckland with around 62mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Bishop Auckland weather in December »

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Bishop Auckland weather stats

Bishop Auckland weather statistics
Hottest month: July 18.7°C 65.7°F
Driest month: February 48mm 1.9ins
Sunniest month: May 6hrs
Coldest month: January 5.4°C 41.7°F
Wettest month: August 70mm 2.8ins
Warmest sea: August 15.3°C 59.5°F
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