Climate - Nottingham (England)

The climate of Nottingham is oceanic, with quite cold, rainy winters and mild, relatively rainy summers.
The city is located in the center of England, in the East Midlands.
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.
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. At Watnall Airport, the temperature dropped to -13.3 °C (8.1 °F) in January 1963 and in January 1987.
In summer, temperatures are generally mild or cool. It can also rain, albeit a little less often than in winter.
However, hot periods cannot be ruled out, usually of short duration. The highest record is 36 °C (96.8 °F) and was set in July 2019.

Best Time

The best time to visit Nottingham 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.

Nottingham - Climate data

In Nottingham, the average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 4.2 °C (39.6 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 17.0 °C (62.5 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
In Nottingham, precipitation amounts to 700 millimeters (27.6 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 45 mm (1.8 in) in the driest months (February, March) to 70 mm (2.8 in) in the wettest ones (October, November, December) Here is the average precipitation.
In Nottingham, there are on average around 1490 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Nottingham - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Nottingham is usually quite cold. The average temperature is of 4.2 °C (40 °F), with a minimum of 1.5 °C (34.8 °F) and a maximum of 6.9 °C (44.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4 °C (25 °F). However, it dropped to -7.1 °C (19.2 °F) in January 2002.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 12 °C (54 °F). However, it reached 14.5 °C (58.1 °F) in January 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 2 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 22% of the time.
The average humidity is 85%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 20 kph (12 mph).

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In February, the weather in Nottingham is usually quite cold. The average temperature is of 4.7 °C (40 °F), with a minimum of 1.6 °C (34.9 °F) and a maximum of 7.7 °C (45.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -3.5 °C (25.5 °F). However, it dropped to -9 °C (15.8 °F) in February 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 13 °C (55.5 °F). However, it reached 18.6 °C (65.5 °F) in February 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 11 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 28% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 19 kph (12 mph).

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In March, the weather in Nottingham is usually quite cold. The average temperature is of 6.5 °C (44 °F), with a minimum of 2.9 °C (37.3 °F) and a maximum of 10.2 °C (50.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2.5 °C (27.5 °F). However, it dropped to -6.3 °C (20.7 °F) in March 2018.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 16 °C (60.5 °F). However, it reached 21.9 °C (71.4 °F) in March 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 10 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 31% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 18 kph (11 mph).

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In April, the weather in Nottingham is usually mild. The average temperature is of 9.0 °C (48 °F), with a minimum of 4.7 °C (40.5 °F) and a maximum of 13.3 °C (55.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -0.5 °C (31.5 °F). However, it dropped to -2.7 °C (27.1 °F) in April 1996.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 20.5 °C (68.5 °F). However, it reached 25.9 °C (78.6 °F) in April 2018.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 5 minutes.
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).

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In May, the weather in Nottingham is usually mild. The average temperature is of 12.0 °C (54 °F), with a minimum of 7.4 °C (45.4 °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 °C (36 °F). However, it dropped to 0 °C (32 °F) in May 2012.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24.5 °C (76 °F). However, it reached 27.3 °C (81.1 °F) in May 1992.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 55 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 39% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).

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In June, the weather in Nottingham is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 14.8 °C (59 °F), with a minimum of 10.4 °C (50.8 °F) and a maximum of 19.2 °C (66.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6 °C (42.5 °F). However, it dropped to 2 °C (35.6 °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 33.9 °C (93 °F) in June 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 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 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 15 kph (9 mph).

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In July, the warmest month of the year, the weather in Nottingham is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 17.0 °C (63 °F), with a minimum of 12.4 °C (54.3 °F) and a maximum of 21.6 °C (70.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8.5 °C (47 °F). However, it dropped to 6 °C (42.8 °F) in July 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83 °F). However, it reached 36.1 °C (97 °F) in July 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 16 hours and 20 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 38% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).

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In August, the weather in Nottingham is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 16.7 °C (62 °F), with a minimum of 12.3 °C (54.1 °F) and a maximum of 21 °C (69.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8 °C (46 °F). However, it dropped to 5.6 °C (42.1 °F) in August 1999.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C (82 °F). However, it reached 32.1 °C (89.8 °F) in August 2003.
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 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 39% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).

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In September, the weather in Nottingham is usually mild. The average temperature is of 14.1 °C (57 °F), with a minimum of 10.2 °C (50.4 °F) and a maximum of 18 °C (64.4 °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 3.5 °C (38.3 °F) in September 2018.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24 °C (75 °F). However, it reached 29.2 °C (84.6 °F) in September 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 36% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).

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In October, the weather in Nottingham is usually mild. The average temperature is of 10.6 °C (51 °F), with a minimum of 7.4 °C (45.4 °F) and a maximum of 13.8 °C (56.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1.5 °C (34.5 °F). However, it dropped to -3.1 °C (26.4 °F) in October 1997.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 19 °C (66.5 °F). However, it reached 26.1 °C (79 °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 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 30% 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 November, the weather in Nottingham is usually quite mild. The average temperature is of 6.9 °C (44 °F), with a minimum of 4.1 °C (39.4 °F) and a maximum of 9.6 °C (49.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -1.5 °C (29 °F). However, it dropped to -9.2 °C (15.4 °F) in November 2010.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 14.5 °C (58.5 °F). However, it reached 17.9 °C (64.2 °F) in November 2005.
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 25% of the time.
The average humidity is 86%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 18 kph (11 mph).

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In December, the weather in Nottingham is usually quite cold. The average temperature is of 4.5 °C (40 °F), with a minimum of 1.8 °C (35.3 °F) and a maximum of 7.1 °C (44.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4 °C (25 °F). However, it dropped to -12 °C (10.4 °F) in December 2010.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 12.5 °C (54.5 °F). However, it reached 15 °C (59 °F) in December 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 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 19 kph (12 mph).