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The best time to visit South Shields

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

Short answer

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

South Shields is warmest in August (highs near 19°C) and coldest in January (lows around 3°C), with roughly 951 mm of precipitation across the year and July the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is June, August and September.

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

South Shields weather by month

what to expect in South Shields through the year

Here is South Shields'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 South Shields by season.

Jan
Cool
Feb
10°
Cool
Mar
Cool
Apr
11°
Cool
May
15°
Mild
Jun
17°
11°
Mild
Jul
18°
12°
Mild
Wettest
Aug
19°
12°
Mild
Sep
17°
11°
Mild
Oct
14°
Cool
Nov
Cool
Dec
Cool

Common questions

When is the best time to visit South Shields?
The most comfortable time to visit South Shields is usually June, August and September, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest July rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in South Shields?
August is the warmest month in South Shields, averaging highs near 19°C.
What is the coldest month in South Shields?
January is the coldest month in South Shields, with lows around 3°C.
When is the rainy season in South Shields?
The wettest month in South Shields is usually July, out of roughly 951 mm of precipitation across the year.

South Shields month by month