Climate Insights for Berwick

The climate in Berwick is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 1247mm of precipitation falls per year. Berwick receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Berwick is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -7°C. Berwick experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperatures in Berwick vary considerably across the year, with a 29°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 18°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -7°C and the daily average is -4°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Berwick is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1247mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 104mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 131mm of rainfall. December and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 74mm. That's 57mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Berwick receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 257cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 58cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Berwick is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Berwick, which began on June 21, 2026. Berwick is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 22°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -7°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

The best time to visit Berwick is during July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 81mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -7°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Berwick based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.