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Light drizzle,cooler tomorrow

Met Office, the European and the American model agree on a high near 26° in Reading today. Tomorrow looks cloudy around 22°, with a 13% chance of rain.

26°13°
22°16°
20°13°
19°11°
18°11°
21°14°
Todaymodels agreeTomorrowmodels agreeTuesdaymodels agreeWednesdaymodels agreeThursdaysplit ±3°Fridaymodels agree
Met OfficeUKMO model
26°
Light drizzle
Today 26°·Low 15°·Rain -
EuropeanECMWF
26°
Cloudy
Today 26°·Low 12°·Rain 23%
AmericanNOAA GFS
26°
Light drizzle
Today 26°·Low 13°·Rain 26%

The weather map: all three models at once

Met Office, European, American side by side around Reading and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

14-day forecast

where the models agree, and where they split
Today
Light drizzle
26° 13°
models agree
Tomorrow
Cloudy
22° 16°
models agree
Tue
Drizzle
20° 13°
models agree
Wed
Cloudy
19° 11°
models agree
Thu
Drizzle
18° 11°
±3°
Fri
Light drizzle
21° 14°
models agree
Sat
Cloudy
22° 10°
±6°
Sun
Light drizzle
23° 15°
±4°
Mon
Cloudy
23° 13°
±4°
Tue
Light drizzle
22° 14°
±2°
Wed
Light rain
21° 11°
±9°
Thu
Partly cloudy
22° 11°
±9°
Fri
Heavy drizzle
19° 13°
±5°
Sat
Partly cloudy
20° 10°
±6°

Reading, England. Below we compare what Met Office, European, American forecast for Reading right now and flag exactly where they disagree, then break down Reading's weather month by month and which forecast model has been most accurate here.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in United Kingdom before you trust any single number.

Reading weather by month

what to expect in Reading through the year

Here is Reading's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Reading by season.

Jan
Cool
Feb
10°
Cool
Mar
11°
Cool
Apr
13°
Cool
May
17°
Mild
Jun
21°
11°
Mild
Jul
21°
13°
Mild
Aug
22°
13°
Warm
Sep
20°
12°
Mild
Wettest
Oct
16°
Mild
Nov
11°
Cool
Dec
10°
Cool

What Reading's weather is like through the year

Reading runs from warm summers, with August highs near 22°C, to cold winters, when January lows sit around 2°C (a swing of about 20°C across the year). September is usually the wettest month, and Reading sees roughly 917 mm of precipitation annually.

Best time to visit Reading

The most comfortable time to visit Reading is usually May, June, July and August, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest September rain is behind you.

Which forecast is most accurate in Reading?

CheckWeather Score — graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather Score🌡 Temp💨 Wind🌧 RainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
92
/100rank #1
92±0.4°C98±0.8 mph8994% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
Met Office logo
Met Office
89
/100rank #2
90±0.6°C96±1.2 mph8290% hitMet Office (United Kingdom)Exeter, United Kingdom
American logo
American
80
/100rank #3
79±1.2°C89±3.6 mph7687% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy — each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 1880 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in United Kingdom, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

Bottom line: over the last 30 days the European model has been the most accurate forecast for Reading, scoring 92/100 on our CheckWeather Score, ahead of the Met Office at 89. See the full UK accuracy scoreboard for exactly how every model is tested.

Where the models disagree

temperature and rain, judged separately
DayTemperatureRain
Todaymodels agree26° to 26°±3%23% to 26% chance
Tomorrow±1°22° to 22°±1%12% to 13% chance
Tue±1°19° to 20°±24%47% to 71% chance
Wed±1°19° to 20°±1%3% to 4% chance
Thu±3°17° to 20°±4%15% to 19% chance

The models often agree on temperature and still split on rain — and rain is usually what decides whether a plan survives. A wide rain range means the shower is genuinely uncertain, not that the forecast is wrong.

Sunrise and sunset in Reading

today, local time
Sunrise
06:24
Sunset
19:39
Daylight
13h 15m

Common questions

What's the weather in Reading today?
On this page we show what Met Office, European, American each forecast for Reading today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Reading today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from Met Office, European, American for Reading and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Reading?
Over the last 30 days, the European model has been the most accurate for Reading (CheckWeather Score 92/100), ahead of the Met Office at 89. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the UK accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in Reading?
August is typically the warmest month in Reading, with average highs around 22°C.
How cold does Reading get?
The coldest month in Reading is January, when overnight lows average about 2°C.
How much rain does Reading get?
Reading sees roughly 917 mm of precipitation a year, with September usually the wettest month.
When is the best time to visit Reading?
The most comfortable time to visit Reading is usually May, June, July and August, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest September rain is behind you.
Does it snow in Reading?
Rarely - Reading very seldom sees overnight lows drop below freezing, so lasting snow is unusual.

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