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The best time to visit Reading

Month-by-month climate averages for Reading, England, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

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.

Reading is warmest in August (highs near 22°C) and coldest in January (lows around 2°C), with roughly 917 mm of precipitation across the year and September the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is May, June, July and August.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Reading forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

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

Common questions

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.
What is the warmest month in Reading?
August is the warmest month in Reading, averaging highs near 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Reading?
January is the coldest month in Reading, with lows around 2°C.
When is the rainy season in Reading?
The wettest month in Reading is usually September, out of roughly 917 mm of precipitation across the year.

Reading month by month