Climate Insights for Nottingham

East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

Hottest
July
21°C peak71°F peak
Coldest
January
2°C low36°F low
Wettest
October
79 mm rain3.1 in rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Nottingham is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 750 mm of precipitation falls per year. Nottingham receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Nottingham 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 2°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Nottingham is temperate. The average annual temperature is 51°F and approximately 29.5 in of precipitation falls per year. Nottingham receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Nottingham 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 36°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 7°Average: 5°Min: 2°FebMax: 9°Average: 6°Min: 3°MarMax: 10°Average: 7°Min: 4°AprMax: 13°Average: 9°Min: 4°MayMax: 17°Average: 13°Min: 8°JunMax: 20°Average: 16°Min: 11°JulMax: 21°Average: 17°Min: 13°AugMax: 21°Average: 17°Min: 13°SepMax: 18°Average: 14°Min: 11°OctMax: 14°Average: 11°Min: 8°NovMax: 10°Average: 7°Min: 5°DecMax: 8°Average: 6°Min: 4°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 45°FAverage: 40°FMin: 36°FFebMax: 47°FAverage: 42°FMin: 37°FMarMax: 51°FAverage: 44°FMin: 38°FAprMax: 55°FAverage: 48°FMin: 40°FMayMax: 62°FAverage: 55°FMin: 46°FJunMax: 68°FAverage: 60°FMin: 52°FJulMax: 71°FAverage: 63°FMin: 55°FAugMax: 70°FAverage: 63°FMin: 55°FSepMax: 65°FAverage: 58°FMin: 51°FOctMax: 58°FAverage: 52°FMin: 47°FNovMax: 50°FAverage: 45°FMin: 41°FDecMax: 46°FAverage: 43°FMin: 39°F
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Nottingham sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 2°C to 21°C. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 17°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 5°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 4°C shift in average temperatures.Nottingham sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 36°F to 71°F. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 71°F with a mean of 63°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 36°F and an average of 40°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 12°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 57mmSnow: 4mmFebPrecipitation: 55mmSnow: 2mmMarPrecipitation: 63mmSnow: 6mmAprPrecipitation: 45mmSnow: 1mmMayPrecipitation: 56mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 63mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 70mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 56mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 65mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 79mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 70mmSnow: 2mmDecPrecipitation: 71mmSnow: 3mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in1in2in3in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2.3inSnow (in): 2inFebPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 1inMarPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 2inAprPrecipitation: 1.8inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 2.8inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 2.8inSnow (in): 1inDecPrecipitation: 2.8inSnow (in): 1in
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Nottingham is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 750 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 63 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 79 mm of rainfall. December and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 45 mm. That's 33 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 18cm annually. March is the snowiest month with approximately 6cm.Nottingham is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 29.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.5 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 3.1 in of rainfall. December and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 1.8 in. That's 1.3 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 7in annually. March is the snowiest month with approximately 2in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 17km/hFebWind Speed: 19km/hMarWind Speed: 17km/hAprWind Speed: 15km/hMayWind Speed: 14km/hJunWind Speed: 14km/hJulWind Speed: 14km/hAugWind Speed: 15km/hSepWind Speed: 15km/hOctWind Speed: 17km/hNovWind Speed: 17km/hDecWind Speed: 18km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 11mphFebWind Speed: 12mphMarWind Speed: 11mphAprWind Speed: 9mphMayWind Speed: 9mphJunWind Speed: 9mphJulWind Speed: 9mphAugWind Speed: 9mphSepWind Speed: 9mphOctWind Speed: 10mphNovWind Speed: 10mphDecWind Speed: 11mph
Wind Speed

Nottingham is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/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 19km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/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 18km/h in winter, 15km/h in spring, 14km/h in summer, 16km/h in autumn.Nottingham is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 10mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 12mph, 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 3mph 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 11mph in winter, 9mph in spring, 9mph in summer, 10mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan5°40°F
Feb6°42°F
Mar7°44°F
Apr9°48°F
May13°55°F
Jun16°60°F
Jul17°63°F
Aug17°63°F
Sep14°58°F
Oct11°52°F
Nov7°45°F
Dec6°43°F

The best time to visit Nottingham is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 63 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 2°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Nottingham is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 62°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.5 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 36°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Nottingham 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 Nottingham 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
2 °C36 °F
7 °C45 °F
17 km/h11 mph
57 mm2.3 in
4 cm2 in
Feb
3 °C37 °F
9 °C47 °F
19 km/h12 mph
55 mm2.2 in
2 cm1 in
Mar
4 °C38 °F
10 °C51 °F
17 km/h11 mph
63 mm2.5 in
6 cm2 in
Apr
4 °C40 °F
13 °C55 °F
15 km/h9 mph
45 mm1.8 in
1 cm0 in
May
8 °C46 °F
17 °C62 °F
14 km/h9 mph
56 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
11 °C52 °F
20 °C68 °F
14 km/h9 mph
63 mm2.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
13 °C55 °F
21 °C71 °F
14 km/h9 mph
70 mm2.8 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
13 °C55 °F
21 °C70 °F
15 km/h9 mph
56 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
11 °C51 °F
18 °C65 °F
15 km/h9 mph
65 mm2.5 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
8 °C47 °F
14 °C58 °F
17 km/h10 mph
79 mm3.1 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
5 °C41 °F
10 °C50 °F
17 km/h10 mph
70 mm2.8 in
2 cm1 in
Dec
4 °C39 °F
8 °C46 °F
18 km/h11 mph
71 mm2.8 in
3 cm1 in