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The best time to visit Sunderland

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

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Sunderland 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.

Sunderland is warmest in July (highs near 19°C) and coldest in January (lows around 3°C), with roughly 981 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 Sunderland forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Sunderland weather by month

what to expect in Sunderland through the year

Here is Sunderland'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 Sunderland by season.

Jan
Cold
Feb
10°
Cool
Mar
Cool
Apr
11°
Cool
May
15°
Mild
Jun
17°
10°
Mild
Jul
19°
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 Sunderland?
The most comfortable time to visit Sunderland 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 Sunderland?
July is the warmest month in Sunderland, averaging highs near 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Sunderland?
January is the coldest month in Sunderland, with lows around 3°C.
When is the rainy season in Sunderland?
The wettest month in Sunderland is usually July, out of roughly 981 mm of precipitation across the year.

Sunderland month by month