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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Reading, 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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Reading weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Reading 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

Reading January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 62mm 2hrs 9.7hrs

Reading's weather in January is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

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

January is in the winter in Reading and is typically the coldest 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 January is the driest month of the year in Reading with around 62mm 2.5 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 2 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Reading February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 43mm 2.7hrs 11.2hrs

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

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

February is in the winter in Reading and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Reading with around 43mm 1.7 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 2.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Reading March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 55mm 3.9hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in March in Reading is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

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

March is in the spring in Reading and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Reading 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 3.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Reading April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 49mm 5.4hrs 15hrs

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

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 Reading.

April is in the spring in Reading and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Reading with around 49mm 1.9 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 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Reading May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 54mm 6.7hrs 16.9hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Reading and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Reading, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Reading and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (62°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Reading 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 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Reading June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 53mm 7.2hrs 9.7hrs

June is a reasonably dry month in Reading and the temperature is generally mild.

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

June is in the summer in Reading and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (67°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Reading with around 53mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Reading July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 47mm 6.9hrs 11.2hrs

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

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Reading, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Reading and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Reading with around 47mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Reading August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 57mm 6.5hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in August in Reading is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Reading, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Reading and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Reading with around 57mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Reading September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 59mm 5.2hrs 15hrs

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

It is perhaps a good month to visit Reading, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Reading and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Reading with around 59mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Reading October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 62mm 3.7hrs 16.9hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Reading and the temperature is generally mild.

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Reading and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Reading with around 62mm 2.4 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 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Reading November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 64mm 2.6hrs 9.7hrs

November is a reasonably dry month in Reading and the temperature is generally cool.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Reading and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Reading with around 64mm 2.5 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 2.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Reading December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 68mm 1.8hrs 11.2hrs

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

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

December is in the winter in Reading and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Reading with around 68mm 2.7 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 1.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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Reading weather statistics
Hottest month: July 21.4°C 70.5°F
Driest month: February 43mm 1.7ins
Sunniest month: August 6.5hrs
Coldest month: January 6.6°C 43.9°F
Wettest month: December 68mm 2.7ins
Warmest sea: August 17°C 62.6°F
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