Climate Insights for Hull
Kingston upon Hull, Hull and East Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Climate Overview
The climate in Hull is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 795 mm of precipitation falls per year. Hull receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Hull 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, December, when temperatures can drop to 3°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Hull is temperate. The average annual temperature is 51°F and approximately 31.3 in of precipitation falls per year. Hull receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Hull 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, December, when temperatures can drop to 37°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.
Temperature
Hull sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 3°C to 20°C. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 17°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 5°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Hull sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 37°F to 68°F. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 68°F with a mean of 62°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 37°F and an average of 41°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 10°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Hull is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 795 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 66 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 81 mm of rainfall. December and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 42 mm. That's 39 mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 9cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 3cm.Hull is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 31.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.6 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 3.2 in of rainfall. December and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 1.7 in. That's 1.5 in less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 4in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 1in.
Wind
Hull is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 18km/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 22km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 15km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/h gap 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 21km/h in winter, 17km/h in spring, 16km/h in summer, 19km/h in autumn.Hull is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 11mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 14mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 9mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5mph gap 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 13mph in winter, 11mph in spring, 10mph in summer, 12mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Hull is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 71 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 3°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 best time to visit Hull is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 62°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.8 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 37°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Hull 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Hull based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.