Climate - Middlesbrough (England)

The climate of Middlesbrough is oceanic, with quite cold, rainy winters and mild, relatively rainy summers.
The city is located on the north-east coast of England, near the estuary of the River Tees, in North Yorkshire. The city center is located about 10 km (6 mi) from the sea. Together with the towns of Stockton-on-Tees, Hartlepool, Redcar and Billingham, it forms the conurbation called Teesside.
Precipitation, at least as regards to the quantity, is at the lowest levels in Great Britain because the Pennines to the west, which in this sector reach the greatest heights (893 meters or 2,929 feet in Cross Fell), partially block the wet currents from the Irish Sea.
Winter is not very cold, but the sky is often cloudy, the humidity is high and there are periods when the wind blows moderate or strong. The rains are frequent.
When cold currents blow from the northeast, it can even snow.
On the coldest nights of the year, the temperature generally drops to around -5 °C (23 °F), but can sometimes drop to lower values. At Teesside International Airport, located south-west of Middlesbrough and therefore at a greater distance from the sea (23 km or 14 mi), the temperature dropped to -14 °C (7 °F) in December 2010.
In summer, temperatures are generally mild or cool. It can also rain, and there is not much difference from winter either.
Due to its position enough to the north and on the east coast, summer is cool, so much so that the highs in July and August only reach around 20/20.5 °C (68/69 °F), and 19 °C (66 °C) on the coast, where Hartlepool and Redcar are located. Even the brief heatwaves that can sometimes affect central and southern England, generally do not arrive here. On the warmest days of the year, the temperature typically reaches 28/29 °C (82/84 °F). Anyway, at the airport, the highest record is 37 °C (98.5 °F), set in July 2022, but previously the temperature had only reached 33 °C (91.5 °F) in August 1990 and in July 2019.

Best Time

The best time to visit Middlesbrough is the summer, from June to August, since it is the mildest of the year. The temperatures are generally good for outdoors activities, although it's better to bring an umbrella, a light jacket and a sweatshirt or sweater for the evening or for cool days.

Middlesbrough - Climate data

In Middlesbrough, the average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 4.4 °C (39.9 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 16.4 °C (61.5 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
In Middlesbrough, precipitation amounts to 575 millimeters (22.6 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 35 mm (1.4 in) in the driest months (February, March) to 60 mm (2.4 in) in the wettest ones (August, October, November) Here is the average precipitation.
At Middlesbrough, the sea temperature ranges from 6.5 °C (44 °F) in February, March to 15.5 °C (60 °F) in August. Here are the average sea temperatures.
In Middlesbrough, there are on average around 1395 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Middlesbrough - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Middlesbrough is usually quite cold. The average temperature is of 4.4 °C (40 °F), with a minimum of 2.1 °C (35.7 °F) and a maximum of 6.7 °C (44.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4.5 °C (23.5 °F). However, it dropped to -12 °C (10.4 °F) in January 2002.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 12 °C (54 °F). However, it reached 14 °C (57.2 °F) in January 1993.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 2 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 22% of the time.
The average humidity is 84%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 20 kph (12 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 7 °C (45 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In February, the weather in Middlesbrough is usually quite cold. The average temperature is of 4.9 °C (41 °F), with a minimum of 2.1 °C (35.8 °F) and a maximum of 7.7 °C (45.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4 °C (25 °F). However, it dropped to -8 °C (17.6 °F) in February 2019.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 13 °C (55 °F). However, it reached 18 °C (64.4 °F) in February 1998.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 2.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 27% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 20 kph (13 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 6.5 °C (43.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In March, the weather in Middlesbrough is usually quite cold. The average temperature is of 6.5 °C (44 °F), with a minimum of 3.1 °C (37.6 °F) and a maximum of 9.9 °C (49.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -3 °C (26.5 °F). However, it dropped to -9 °C (15.8 °F) in March 2006.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 15.5 °C (60 °F). However, it reached 22 °C (71.6 °F) in March 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 29% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 20 kph (12 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 6.5 °C (43.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In April, the weather in Middlesbrough is usually quite mild. The average temperature is of 8.5 °C (47 °F), with a minimum of 4.6 °C (40.4 °F) and a maximum of 12.4 °C (54.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -1.5 °C (29.5 °F). However, it dropped to -5 °C (23 °F) in April 1999.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 19 °C (66.5 °F). However, it reached 25 °C (77 °F) in April 2003.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 33% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 18 kph (11 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 7 °C (45 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In May, the weather in Middlesbrough is usually mild. The average temperature is of 11.2 °C (52 °F), with a minimum of 7.2 °C (44.9 °F) and a maximum of 15.3 °C (59.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1 °C (34 °F). However, it dropped to -2 °C (28.4 °F) in May 2010.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22.5 °C (73 °F). However, it reached 27 °C (80.6 °F) in May 1992.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 50 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 37% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (11 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 9 °C (48.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In June, the weather in Middlesbrough is usually mild. The average temperature is of 14.2 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 10.2 °C (50.3 °F) and a maximum of 18.2 °C (64.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5 °C (41.5 °F). However, it dropped to 2 °C (35.6 °F) in June 2004.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25.5 °C (78 °F). However, it reached 30 °C (86 °F) in June 2000.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 16 hours and 40 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 34% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 12 °C (53 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In July, the warmest month of the year, the weather in Middlesbrough is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 16.4 °C (61 °F), with a minimum of 12.2 °C (53.9 °F) and a maximum of 20.6 °C (69 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7.5 °C (45.5 °F). However, it dropped to 5 °C (41 °F) in July 2000.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27 °C (81 °F). However, it reached 33 °C (91.4 °F) in July 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 16 hours and 10 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 35% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 14 °C (57.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In August, the weather in Middlesbrough is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 16.1 °C (61 °F), with a minimum of 11.9 °C (53.4 °F) and a maximum of 20.2 °C (68.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6.5 °C (43.5 °F). However, it dropped to 3 °C (37.4 °F) in August 1999.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26 °C (79 °F). However, it reached 31 °C (87.8 °F) in August 1996.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 35 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 36% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 15.5 °C (59.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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In September, the weather in Middlesbrough is usually mild. The average temperature is of 13.6 °C (57 °F), with a minimum of 9.8 °C (49.6 °F) and a maximum of 17.5 °C (63.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4 °C (39 °F). However, it dropped to 1 °C (33.8 °F) in September 2003.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23 °C (73.5 °F). However, it reached 28 °C (82.4 °F) in September 2006.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 33% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 14 °C (57.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In October, the weather in Middlesbrough is usually mild. The average temperature is of 10.3 °C (51 °F), with a minimum of 7.1 °C (44.8 °F) and a maximum of 13.6 °C (56.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0 °C (32 °F). However, it dropped to -4 °C (24.8 °F) in October 2002.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 18.5 °C (65.5 °F). However, it reached 26 °C (78.8 °F) in October 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 3 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 28% of the time.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (11 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 12 °C (54 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In November, the weather in Middlesbrough is usually quite mild. The average temperature is of 6.9 °C (45 °F), with a minimum of 4.3 °C (39.8 °F) and a maximum of 9.6 °C (49.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -3 °C (26.5 °F). However, it dropped to -11 °C (12.2 °F) in November 2010.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 15 °C (58.5 °F). However, it reached 17 °C (62.6 °F) in November 2005.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 2 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 23% of the time.
The average humidity is 84%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 18 kph (11 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 10 °C (50 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In December, the weather in Middlesbrough is usually quite cold. The average temperature is of 4.5 °C (40 °F), with a minimum of 2.1 °C (35.8 °F) and a maximum of 6.9 °C (44.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -5.5 °C (22.5 °F). However, it dropped to -14 °C (6.8 °F) in December 2010.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 13 °C (55 °F). However, it reached 16 °C (60.8 °F) in December 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 7 hours and 40 minutes. So the days are short. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 1.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 21% of the time.
The average humidity is 85%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 18 kph (11 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 8.5 °C (47.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.