When is the best time to go to South Shields
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit South Shields, 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.
Average temperatures in South Shields
South Shields weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit South Shields 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
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 55mm | 2hrs | 9.3hrs | 7°C |
January in South Shields is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to South Shields for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in South Shields and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (44°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in South Shields with around 55mm 2.1 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 2 hours of sunshine per day.
South Shields weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 38mm | 2.7hrs | 11hrs | 6°C |
February in South Shields is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to South Shields for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in South Shields and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (44°F), whilst at night 1°C (35°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in South Shields with around 38mm 1.5 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.
South Shields weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 47mm | 3.7hrs | 13hrs | 6°C |
The weather in March in South Shields is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to South Shields for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in South Shields and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (47°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in South Shields with around 47mm 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 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.
South Shields weather in March »
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 44mm | 4.9hrs | 15.4hrs | 7°C |
South Shields's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit South Shields.
April is in the spring in South Shields and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in South Shields with around 44mm 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 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.
South Shields weather in April »
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 50mm | 6.1hrs | 17.6hrs | 9°C |
May is a reasonably dry month in South Shields and the temperature is generally cool.
It is perhaps a good month to visit South Shields, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in South Shields and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in South Shields with around 50mm 2 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 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
South Shields weather in May »
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 52mm | 6.5hrs | 9.3hrs | 12°C |
Mild and reasonably dry weather often prevails in South Shields during the month of June
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit South Shields, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in South Shields and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in South Shields with around 52mm 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.
South Shields weather in June »
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 53mm | 5.9hrs | 11hrs | 14°C |
July in South Shields is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit South Shields, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in South Shields and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in South Shields with around 53mm 2.1 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 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
South Shields weather in July »
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 65mm | 5.7hrs | 13hrs | 15°C |
The weather in August in South Shields is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit South Shields, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in South Shields and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in South Shields with around 65mm 2.6 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 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.
South Shields weather in August »
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 55mm | 4.6hrs | 15.4hrs | 14°C |
South Shields's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit South Shields, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in South Shields and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 16°C (62°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in South Shields with around 55mm 2.2 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 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.
South Shields weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 51mm | 3.4hrs | 17.6hrs | 12°C |
October is a reasonably dry month in South Shields and the temperature is generally mild.
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 South Shields.
October is in the fall / autumn in South Shields and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in South Shields with around 51mm 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 3.4 hours of sunshine per day.
South Shields weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 63mm | 2.6hrs | 9.3hrs | 10°C |
South Shields's weather in November is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to South Shields for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in South Shields and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in South Shields with around 63mm 2.5 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 2.6 hours of sunshine per day.
South Shields weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 55mm | 1.8hrs | 11hrs | 8°C |
December in South Shields is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to South Shields for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in South Shields and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in South Shields with around 55mm 2.2 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.
Other monthly averages
South Shields weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 18°C 64.4°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 38mm 1.5ins |
| Sunniest month: | May | 6.1hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 6.2°C 43.2°F |
| Wettest month: | August | 65mm 2.6ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 15.3°C 59.5°F |
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