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South Shields Climate

England, United Kingdom · population 83,655 · 160 weather stations within 200 km · records 1750 to 2025

Average annual daytime high
11.6°C
Warmest month · July
18.4°C
Typical daytime high
Coldest month · January
1.1°C
Typical overnight low

South Shields has an average annual daytime high of 11.6°C, based on the 1951 to 1980 baseline. Its warmest month is July, when highs typically reach 18.4°C, and its coldest is January, with overnight lows near 1.1°C.

Month by month averages

MonthAvg highAvg low
January5.0°C1.1°CColdest
February5.6°C1.1°C
March8.0°C2.3°C
April10.5°C3.7°C
May13.7°C6.5°C
June17.0°C9.3°C
July18.4°C11.1°CWarmest
August18.2°C11.1°C
September16.2°C9.4°C
October12.8°C6.9°C
November8.2°C3.6°C
December6.1°C1.9°C

Temperature range across the year

-1°4°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Daytime high Overnight low
Hottest year on record
2006
+2.0°C vs. 1951–1980
Coldest year on record
1813
-1.9°C vs. 1951–1980

These figures reflect annual averages, not single-day records. Daily observations are outside this dataset's precision.

Is South Shields getting hotter?

Since 1900, South Shields's average temperature has risen by +2.0°C. Compared to the earliest station records that begin in 1750, warming totals +2.5°C.

8.1°8.7°9.4°10.0°10.6°1951–1980 baseline190019251950197520002025

20-year smoothed annual temperature reconstructed from station anomalies. Dashed line: 1951–1980 baseline.

Best time to visit
June to September

Daytime highs sit within a comfortable 15°C to 26°C range.

FAQ

What is the average temperature in South Shields?

South Shields's average annual daytime high is 11.6°C, based on the 1951 to 1980 baseline period. The warmest month is July, with highs averaging 18.4°C, and the coldest is January, with lows averaging 1.1°C.

What is the warmest month in South Shields?

July is the warmest month in South Shields, with typical daytime highs of 18.4°C.

What is the hottest year on record for South Shields?

2006 is the hottest year on record for South Shields, running +2.0°C above the 1951 to 1980 baseline.

Is South Shields getting hotter?

Yes. Since 1900, South Shields has warmed by roughly +2.0°C.

When is the best time to visit South Shields?

June to September typically offers the most comfortable daytime highs, in the 15°C to 26°C range.

Nearby cities

Baseline period 1951 to 1980. Monthly averages are the mean of station observations weighted by proximity. Warming trend is the 20-year smoothed anomaly against that baseline.