Climate - Norwich (England)

The climate of Norwich is oceanic, with quite cold, rainy winters and mild, relatively rainy summers.
The city is located in the east of England, in Norfolk, about 30 km (18 mi) from the North Sea coast.
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.
Due to its location exposed to the north wind, the county of Norfolk is prone to rain or snow showers during cold air irruptions from the north.
On the coldest nights of the year, the temperature generally drops to around -6/-7 °C (19/21 °F), but can sometimes drop to lower values. In Coltishall, located 10 km (6 mi) north-east of Norwich, the temperature reached -15 °C (5 °F) in January 1979.
In summer, temperatures are generally mild or cool. It can also rain, albeit a little less often than in winter. Sometimes, fog can come from the sea at night and in the early morning.
Due to its northerly location and closer to the sea, Norwich is less exposed to the summer heatwaves that can sometimes affect the south-east of England, particularly the London area and up to Cambridge. However, hot periods cannot be ruled out, usually of short duration. The temperature reached 37 °C (98.5 °F) in July 2022 and 35 °C (95 °F) in August 2020.
On the coast (see Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft), the sea temperature ranges between 7 °C (45 °F) and 17 °C (63 °F). So, it never becomes warm for swimming. Here are the average sea temperatures.

Best Time

The best time to visit Norwich is the summer, or more generally from mid-May to mid-September: temperatures are generally good for outdoors activities, although it's better to bring an umbrella, and a sweatshirt or sweater for the evening or for cool days.

Norwich - Climate data

In Norwich, the average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 5.1 °C (41.1 °F), that of the warmest month (August) is of 17.5 °C (63.6 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
In Norwich, precipitation amounts to 675 millimeters (26.6 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 40 mm (1.6 in) in the driest month (February) to 70 mm (2.8 in) in the wettest ones (October, November) Here is the average precipitation.
In Norwich, there are on average around 1610 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Norwich - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Norwich is usually quite cold. The average temperature is of 5.1 °C (41 °F), with a minimum of 2.6 °C (36.7 °F) and a maximum of 7.5 °C (45.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -3 °C (26 °F). However, it dropped to -11 °C (12.2 °F) in January 2013.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 13 °C (55 °F). However, it reached 15 °C (59 °F) in January 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 12 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 23% of the time.
The average humidity is 86%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (11 mph).

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In February, the weather in Norwich is usually quite cold. The average temperature is of 5.3 °C (42 °F), with a minimum of 2.6 °C (36.6 °F) and a maximum of 8.1 °C (46.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -3 °C (27 °F). However, it dropped to -6 °C (21.2 °F) in February 2008.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 14 °C (57 °F). However, it reached 19 °C (66.2 °F) in February 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 3 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 29% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (10 mph).

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In March, the weather in Norwich is usually quite mild. The average temperature is of 6.9 °C (44 °F), with a minimum of 3.6 °C (38.5 °F) and a maximum of 10.2 °C (50.4 °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 March 2018.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 17 °C (62 °F). However, it reached 21 °C (69.8 °F) in March 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 35% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).

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In April, the weather in Norwich is usually mild. The average temperature is of 9.2 °C (49 °F), with a minimum of 5.3 °C (41.5 °F) and a maximum of 13.2 °C (55.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0 °C (32 °F). However, it dropped to -4 °C (24.8 °F) in April 2013.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 20.5 °C (69.5 °F). However, it reached 27 °C (80.6 °F) in April 2018.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 42% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).

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In May, the weather in Norwich is usually mild. The average temperature is of 12.3 °C (54 °F), with a minimum of 8.2 °C (46.7 °F) and a maximum of 16.5 °C (61.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2.5 °C (36 °F). However, it dropped to -2 °C (28.4 °F) in May 2013.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24.5 °C (75.5 °F). However, it reached 29 °C (84.2 °F) in May 2010.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 50 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 42% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).

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In June, the weather in Norwich is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 15.2 °C (59 °F), with a minimum of 11.1 °C (52 °F) and a maximum of 19.3 °C (66.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6.5 °C (44 °F). However, it dropped to 3.2 °C (37.8 °F) in June 1991.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27 °C (80.5 °F). However, it reached 32 °C (89.6 °F) in June 2000.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 16 hours and 50 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 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 36% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (8 mph).

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In July, the weather in Norwich is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 17.5 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 13.2 °C (55.8 °F) and a maximum of 21.8 °C (71.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9 °C (48.5 °F). However, it dropped to 7 °C (44.6 °F) in July 2000.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84 °F). However, it reached 34 °C (93.2 °F) in July 2018.
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 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 41% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

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In August, the warmest month of the year, the weather in Norwich is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 17.5 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 13.2 °C (55.8 °F) and a maximum of 21.8 °C (71.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8.5 °C (47.5 °F). However, it dropped to 5 °C (41 °F) in August 2018.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84 °F). However, it reached 35 °C (95 °F) in August 2020.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 35 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 41% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

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In September, the weather in Norwich is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 14.8 °C (59 °F), with a minimum of 10.9 °C (51.6 °F) and a maximum of 18.8 °C (65.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5.5 °C (42 °F). However, it dropped to 1.3 °C (34.3 °F) in September 1991.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24.5 °C (76 °F). However, it reached 30 °C (86 °F) in September 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 41% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

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In October, the weather in Norwich is usually mild. The average temperature is of 11.5 °C (53 °F), with a minimum of 8.4 °C (47 °F) and a maximum of 14.7 °C (58.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2.5 °C (36.5 °F). However, it dropped to -2.3 °C (27.9 °F) in October 1997.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 20 °C (67.5 °F). However, it reached 28 °C (82.4 °F) in October 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 35% of the time.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).

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In November, the weather in Norwich is usually quite mild. The average temperature is of 7.8 °C (46 °F), with a minimum of 5 °C (41 °F) and a maximum of 10.5 °C (50.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -1.5 °C (29.5 °F). However, it dropped to -4.3 °C (24.3 °F) in November 1993.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 15.5 °C (60 °F). However, it reached 18 °C (64.4 °F) in November 1996.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 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 26% of the time.
The average humidity is 87%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).

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In December, the weather in Norwich is usually quite cold. The average temperature is of 5.4 °C (42 °F), with a minimum of 2.9 °C (37.3 °F) and a maximum of 7.8 °C (46.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -3.5 °C (26 °F). However, it dropped to -11 °C (12.2 °F) in December 2010.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 13.5 °C (56.5 °F). However, it reached 15.5 °C (59.9 °F) in December 1993.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 12 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 2 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 23% of the time.
The average humidity is 87%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).