, 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.
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.
, 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.
temperature ranges between 7 °C (45 °F) and 17 °C (63 °F). So, it never becomes warm for swimming.
: 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.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of
5,1 °C, with a minimum of
2,6 °C and a maximum of
7,5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-3 °C. However, it dropped to
-11 °C in January 2013.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
13 °C. However, it reached
15 °C in January 2015.
Precipitation amounts to
55 mm, 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 of
17,1 kph.
February is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of
5,3 °C, with a minimum of
2,6 °C and a maximum of
8,1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-3 °C. However, it dropped to
-6 °C in February 2008.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
14 °C. However, it reached
19 °C in February 2019.
Precipitation amounts to
40 mm, 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 of
16,8 kph.
March is generally a quite mild month. The average temperature is of
6,9 °C, with a minimum of
3,6 °C and a maximum of
10,2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-1,5 °C. However, it dropped to
-5 °C in March 2018.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
17 °C. However, it reached
21 °C in March 2012.
Precipitation amounts to
50 mm, 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 of
16,3 kph.
April is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
9,2 °C, with a minimum of
5,3 °C and a maximum of
13,2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
0 °C. However, it dropped to
-4 °C in April 2013.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
20,5 °C. However, it reached
27 °C in April 2018.
Precipitation amounts to
45 mm, 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 of
15 kph.
May is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
12,3 °C, with a minimum of
8,2 °C and a maximum of
16,5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
2,5 °C. However, it dropped to
-2 °C in May 2013.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
24,5 °C. However, it reached
29 °C in May 2010.
Precipitation amounts to
45 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 50 minutes.
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 of
14,5 kph.
June is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
15,2 °C, with a minimum of
11,1 °C and a maximum of
19,3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
6,5 °C. However, it dropped to
3,2 °C in June 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
27 °C. However, it reached
32 °C in June 2000.
Precipitation amounts to
60 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 16 hours and 50 minutes. June 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Southern 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 of
13,6 kph.
July is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
17,5 °C, with a minimum of
13,2 °C and a maximum of
21,8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
9 °C. However, it dropped to
7 °C in July 2000.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
29 °C. However, it reached
34 °C in July 2018.
Precipitation amounts to
55 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 16 hours and 10 minutes.
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 of
13 kph.
August, the warmest month of the year, is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
17,5 °C, with a minimum of
13,2 °C and a maximum of
21,8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
8,5 °C. However, it dropped to
5 °C in August 2018.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
29 °C. However, it reached
35 °C in August 2020.
Precipitation amounts to
65 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 35 minutes.
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 of
13,3 kph.
September is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
14,8 °C, with a minimum of
10,9 °C and a maximum of
18,8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
5,5 °C. However, it dropped to
1,3 °C in September 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
24,5 °C. However, it reached
30 °C in September 2016.
Precipitation amounts to
60 mm, 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 of
13,4 kph.
October is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
11,5 °C, with a minimum of
8,4 °C and a maximum of
14,7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
2,5 °C. However, it dropped to
-2,3 °C in October 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
20 °C. However, it reached
28 °C in October 2011.
Precipitation amounts to
70 mm, 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 of
14,4 kph.
November is generally a quite mild month. The average temperature is of
7,8 °C, with a minimum of
5 °C and a maximum of
10,5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-1,5 °C. However, it dropped to
-4,3 °C in November 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
15,5 °C. However, it reached
18 °C in November 1996.
Precipitation amounts to
70 mm, 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 of
14,7 kph.
December is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of
5,4 °C, with a minimum of
2,9 °C and a maximum of
7,8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-3,5 °C. However, it dropped to
-11 °C in December 2010.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
13,5 °C. However, it reached
15,5 °C in December 1993.
Precipitation amounts to
60 mm, distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 7 hours and 40 minutes. 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 of
15,7 kph.