Climate Insights for Barnard Castle

The climate in Barnard Castle is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 1002mm of precipitation falls per year. Barnard Castle receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Barnard Castle is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 1°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 51cm accumulating over the season.

Barnard Castle sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 1°C to 18°C. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 15°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 3°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Barnard Castle is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1002mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 83mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 105mm of rainfall. July and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 60mm. That's 45mm less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 51cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 14cm.

Barnard Castle is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 21km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 25km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 18km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 7km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 24km/h in winter, 20km/h in spring, 19km/h in summer, 21km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Barnard Castle, which began on March 20, 2026. Barnard Castle 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 July at around 18°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 1°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Barnard Castle 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.