Sunderland Weather, When to Go and Climate Information

(Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England, UK)

As with the whole of England, the climate in Sunderland can be rather variable at times, if not a little on the random side. It has certainly been known to rain heavily in the summer, although in general, the summer weather in Sunderland is quite dry and sunny, with the occasional heatwave and Indian summer.

Much of northern England is protected by the Pennine mountains, which serve as something of a rain shadow and therefore reduce the overall amount of precipitation experienced in the region. When it comes to the winter climate in Sunderland, you can be sure that it is going to be cold, with plenty of mist and heavy fog in the early mornings.

Seasonal Climate Variations / When to Go

Snowy weather is to be expected during the winter months, usually falling after Christmas time and rarely settling for long. If you are planning to visit Sunderland during the winter, be sure to pack some warm clothes and de-icer for your car in the morning.

The winter climate lasts from mid-November until mid-March, after which it quickly begins to warm up as spring arrives. With much low pressure from the Atlantic, springtime in Sunderland is considerably warmer and wetter, with daytime temperatures falling anywhere between 10°C / 50°F and 20°C / 68°F, depending upon the amount of sunshine.

Sunderland Weather and Climate Chart (Averages)

	Maximum	Minimum
January	6°C / 43°F	1°C / 34°F
February	6°C / 43°F	1°C / 34°F
March	9°C / 48°F	2°C / 36°F
April	11°C / 52°F	4°C / 39°F
May	15°C / 59°F	7°C / 45°F
June	18°C / 64°F	10°C / 50°F
July	19°C / 66°F	12°C / 54°F
August	19°C / 66°F	12°C / 54°F
September	17°C / 63°F	10°C / 50°F
October	13°C / 55°F	7°C / 45°F
November	9°C / 48°F	3°C / 37°F
December	7°C / 45°F	2°C / 36°F