AI-generatedBamburgh at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 19°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 14.6°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,590 h
- Rain a year
- 763 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 26 m
Climate in Bamburgh
Bamburgh has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 19 °C, while January is the coolest at 8 °C. With around 1,590 hours of sunshine a year, Bamburgh is rather dull; May is the sunniest month with 6.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Bamburgh
The best time to visit Bamburgh is from June to September. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 14.6 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in June and in September. Rain is frequent in March and from October to January; the wettest month is October with 79 mm.
Bamburgh through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Bamburgh in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 10–14 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Bamburgh in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 17–19 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Bamburgh in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 10–17 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 3.5 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Bamburgh in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 2.4 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun, Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Mar, Oct – Jan
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: June – September
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 8°
- Midday, 13:00: about 13°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 13°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
07:3518:10
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:12–08:26 · evening 17:19–18:33
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:58–07:12 · evening 18:33–18:47
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Bamburgh compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 15° at the start of the month to 12° at the end. The sea cools from 13° to 11°. The days get 2.2 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 15° | 12° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 6° |
| Sea | 13° | 11° |
| Daylight | 11.6 h | 9.4 h |
What is the weather like in Bamburgh in October?
In October, Bamburgh is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 11.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 79 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Bamburgh.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 35 min07:35 – 18:10
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 27 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 70 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+1offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %61 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %7 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %31 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Bamburgh
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Bamburgh: score 72 against 41. In June, days are 3 °C warmer than in October. The sea is about as warm in both months. June has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 41 | 72better |
| Daytime high | 14° | 17° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 10° |
| Sea | 11.8° | 11.9° |
| Sunshine | 3.4 h | 6.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 14 | 12better |
| Rainfall | 79 mm | 64 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Bamburgh month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
10January8° · Sea 8° · 2.1 h
In January, Bamburgh is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 7.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 62 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bamburgh.
Bamburgh in January14February8° · Sea 7° · 3.1 h
In February, Bamburgh is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 6.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 53 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bamburgh.
Bamburgh in February25March10° · Sea 7° · 4.1 h
In March, Bamburgh is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 6.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 50 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bamburgh.
Bamburgh in March43April11° · Sea 7° · 5.6 h
In April, Bamburgh is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 7.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 47 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Bamburgh.
Bamburgh in April59May14° · Sea 9° · 6.8 h
In May, Bamburgh is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 9.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 52 mm in total. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Bamburgh.
Bamburgh in May72June17° · Sea 12° · 6.4 h
In June, Bamburgh is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 11.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Bamburgh.
Bamburgh in June68July19° · Sea 14° · 6.1 h
In July, Bamburgh is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 14.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 74 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Bamburgh.
Bamburgh in July70August19° · Sea 15° · 5.6 h
In August, Bamburgh is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 14.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Bamburgh.
Bamburgh in August69September17° · Sea 13° · 4.7 h
In September, Bamburgh is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 13.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Bamburgh.
Bamburgh in September41October14° · Sea 12° · 3.4 h
In October, Bamburgh is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 11.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 79 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Bamburgh.
Bamburgh in October19November10° · Sea 11° · 2.4 h
In November, Bamburgh is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 10.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 78 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bamburgh.
Bamburgh in November9December8° · Sea 9° · 1.9 h
In December, Bamburgh is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 9.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 72 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bamburgh.
Bamburgh in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Bamburgh
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (2°), the warmest in July (12°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to May, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 10 | 8° | 2° | 7.6° | 2.1 h | 13 | 62 |
| FebruaryFeb | 14 | 8° | 2° | 6.7° | 3.1 h | 12 | 53 |
| MarchMar | 25 | 10° | 3° | 6.5° | 4.1 h | 12 | 50 |
| AprilApr | 43 | 11° | 5° | 7.4° | 5.6 h | 11 | 47 |
| MayMay | 59 | 14° | 7° | 9.3° | 6.8 h | 12 | 52 |
| JuneJun | 72 | 17° | 10° | 11.9° | 6.4 h | 12 | 64 |
| JulyJul | 68 | 19° | 12° | 14.0° | 6.1 h | 14 | 74 |
| AugustAug | 70 | 19° | 12° | 14.6° | 5.6 h | 13 | 74 |
| SeptemberSep | 69 | 17° | 10° | 13.3° | 4.7 h | 11 | 58 |
| OctoberOct | 41 | 14° | 8° | 11.8° | 3.4 h | 14 | 79 |
| NovemberNov | 19 | 10° | 5° | 10.6° | 2.4 h | 15 | 78 |
| DecemberDec | 9 | 8° | 2° | 9.0° | 1.9 h | 14 | 72 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Bamburgh
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 11.3 – 12.4 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Bamburgh ranges from 6.5 °C in March to 14.6 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. From November to January the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 14.0 and 15.2 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 7.6° | 7.1° | 8.1° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 6.7° | 6.1° | 7.2° | cold |
| MarchMar | 6.5° | 5.8° | 7.2° | cold |
| AprilApr | 7.4° | 6.6° | 8.0° | cold |
| MayMay | 9.3° | 8.6° | 10.0° | cold |
| JuneJun | 11.9° | 10.9° | 12.7° | cold |
| JulyJul | 14.0° | 13.1° | 15.1° | cold |
| AugustAug | 14.6° | 14.0° | 15.2° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 13.3° | 12.6° | 14.1° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 11.8° | 11.3° | 12.4° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 10.6° | 10.0° | 11.2° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 9.0° | 8.4° | 9.6° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Bamburgh
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 3.4 of 10.6 hours of daylight in Bamburgh, 32 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 22 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Bamburgh: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Bamburgh has about 14 rainy days with 79 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Bamburgh
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 1 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 7).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 100 min
- Fair skin
- over 2 h
- Light brown skin
- over 2 h
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Bamburgh
How breezy and how cloudy Bamburgh is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Bamburgh typically peaks at 27 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting, and here it is that strong all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 70 % of the sky over Bamburgh: mostly cloudy, with about 3.4 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Snow
Snow in Bamburgh
Snow is possible in Bamburgh, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Bamburgh.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Planning a trip to Bamburgh
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Bamburgh in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Bamburgh has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 69) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10).
- 38
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 62
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 14 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 69
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 19 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 41
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 3.4 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 10
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 2.0 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- Short trip – train or car is often quicker
- Distance
- 470 km
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: United Kingdom
- Currency
- British Pound (GBP)
- Language
- English
- Sockets
- Type G · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the left
- Dialling code
- +44
- Emergency number
- 999 · 112
UK plugs fit
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Bamburgh vs Berwick-upon-Tweed
In October the holiday weather in Bamburgh and Berwick-upon-Tweed is about equally good (score 41 vs 41). During the day it is about as warm in Berwick-upon-Tweed as in Bamburgh. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Bamburgh | Berwick-upon-Tweed |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 41 | 41 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 14° |
| Sea | 12° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 14 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | May – Sep |
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Frequently asked questions about Bamburgh
When is the best time to visit Bamburgh?
The best time to visit Bamburgh is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Bamburgh?
The sea temperature in Bamburgh ranges from 6.5 °C in March to 14.6 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Bamburgh in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 11.8 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Bamburgh?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 19 °C and nights around 12 °C. January is the coolest month at 8 °C.
When does it rain most in Bamburgh?
Rain is frequent in March and from October to January; the wettest month is October with 79 mm. The driest month is April with 47 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Bamburgh get?
Bamburgh gets around 1,590 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 6.8 hours a day; in December there are 1.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Bamburgh in?
Bamburgh is on UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
Which school holidays are best for Bamburgh?
Bamburgh has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 69) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 38, May half-term 62, summer holidays 69, October half-term 41, Christmas holidays 10.