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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Reading, United States. 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
2°C 83mm 5.3hrs 10.7hrs

January in Reading is generally a little damp with the temperature being cold.

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.

January is in the winter in Reading and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (36°F), whilst at night -8°C (17°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Reading with around 83mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Reading February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
3°C 74mm 6.1hrs 11.6hrs

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

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.

February is in the winter in Reading and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 4°C (39°F), whilst at night -7°C (19°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Reading with around 74mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Reading March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 89mm 7hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Reading is characteristically cool and a little damp.

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.

March is in the spring in Reading and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 10°C (50°F), whilst at night -2°C (28°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Reading with around 89mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 7 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Reading April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 97mm 7.9hrs 14.2hrs

Reading's weather in April is typically cool and a little damp in nature.

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

April is in the spring in Reading and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Reading with around 97mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Reading May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 110mm 8.7hrs 15.4hrs

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

It is perhaps a good month to visit Reading, with some very 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 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Reading with around 110mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp 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 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Reading June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 105mm 9.8hrs 10.7hrs

The climate in Reading during June can be summarized as warm and damp.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Reading, with some very 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 a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Reading with around 105mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp 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 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Reading July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 109mm 10hrs 11.6hrs

July in Reading is generally damp with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Reading, with some inordinately 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 a comfortable 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Reading with around 109mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Reading August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 100mm 9.2hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Reading is characteristically warm, humid and damp.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Reading, with some inordinately 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 a muggy 29°C (83°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Reading with around 100mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Reading September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 101mm 7.7hrs 14.2hrs

Reading's weather in September is typically warm and damp in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Reading, with some extremely 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 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Reading with around 101mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Reading October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 78mm 6.8hrs 15.4hrs

October 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.

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 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Reading with around 78mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Reading November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 100mm 5hrs 10.7hrs

The weather in November in Reading is characteristically cool and a little damp.

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 Reading.

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 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Reading with around 100mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 5 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Reading December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
4°C 91mm 4.4hrs 11.6hrs

December in Reading is generally a little damp with the temperature being cold.

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.

December is in the winter in Reading and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 5°C (41°F), whilst at night -5°C (23°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Reading with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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Reading weather statistics
Hottest month: July 29°C 84.2°F
Driest month: February 74mm 2.9ins
Sunniest month: July 10hrs
Coldest month: January 1.9°C 35.4°F
Wettest month: May 110mm 4.3ins
Warmest sea: August 23.2°C 73.8°F
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