AI-generatedBerwick-upon-Tweed at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 17°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 14.3°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,500 h
- Rain a year
- 785 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 8 m
Climate in Berwick-upon-Tweed
Berwick-upon-Tweed has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 17 °C, while January is the coolest at 7 °C. With around 1,500 hours of sunshine a year, Berwick-upon-Tweed is rather dull; May is the sunniest month with 6.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: April – September
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 9°
- Midday, 13:00: about 12°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 12°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
07:3718:11
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 07:14–08:28 · evening 17:19–18:34
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:59–07:14 · evening 18:34–18:48
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.
What is the weather like in Berwick-upon-Tweed in October?
In October, Berwick-upon-Tweed is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 12.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 83 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Berwick-upon-Tweed.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 34 min07:37 – 18:11
- 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+1Europe/London
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %7 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %29 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Berwick-upon-Tweed
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 11.7 – 12.6 °C
Swimming season: Never above 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Berwick-upon-Tweed ranges from 6.5 °C in February to 14.3 °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 13.7 and 14.9 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 7.4° | 6.8° | 7.9° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 6.5° | 6.0° | 7.0° | cold |
| MarchMar | 6.5° | 5.7° | 7.1° | cold |
| AprilApr | 7.4° | 6.6° | 8.1° | cold |
| MayMay | 9.5° | 8.8° | 10.2° | cold |
| JuneJun | 11.9° | 11.0° | 12.7° | cold |
| JulyJul | 13.8° | 12.9° | 14.9° | cold |
| AugustAug | 14.3° | 13.7° | 14.9° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 13.3° | 12.6° | 14.0° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 12.0° | 11.7° | 12.6° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 10.6° | 10.1° | 11.3° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 8.9° | 8.2° | 9.3° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Berwick-upon-Tweed
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 Berwick-upon-Tweed, 32 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Berwick-upon-Tweed
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 it, 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.
Rain in Berwick-upon-Tweed: 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, Berwick-upon-Tweed has about 14 rainy days with 83 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Berwick-upon-Tweed
How breezy and how cloudy Berwick-upon-Tweed 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 Berwick-upon-Tweed 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 gets there 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 Berwick-upon-Tweed: 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 in Berwick-upon-Tweed
Snow is possible in Berwick-upon-Tweed, 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
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- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Berwick-upon-Tweed.
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.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Berwick-upon-Tweed
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 9°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in February (3°), the warmest in August (13°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, 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 | 6 | 7° | 4° | 7.4° | 2.0 h | 14 | 64 |
| FebruaryFeb | 9 | 7° | 3° | 6.5° | 3.0 h | 12 | 55 |
| MarchMar | 12 | 8° | 4° | 6.5° | 3.9 h | 12 | 52 |
| AprilApr | 18 | 10° | 5° | 7.4° | 5.4 h | 11 | 49 |
| MayMay | 19 | 13° | 8° | 9.5° | 6.4 h | 12 | 55 |
| JuneJun | 16 | 15° | 11° | 11.9° | 5.6 h | 13 | 66 |
| JulyJul | 14 | 17° | 13° | 13.8° | 5.7 h | 14 | 74 |
| AugustAug | 14 | 17° | 13° | 14.3° | 5.2 h | 13 | 75 |
| SeptemberSep | 14 | 16° | 11° | 13.3° | 4.4 h | 11 | 59 |
| OctoberOct | 7 | 13° | 9° | 12.0° | 3.4 h | 14 | 83 |
| NovemberNov | 4 | 9° | 6° | 10.6° | 2.5 h | 15 | 79 |
| DecemberDec | 5 | 7° | 4° | 8.9° | 1.7 h | 14 | 76 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
55.77° N, 2.01° W · 8 m · Europe/London
Best time to visit Berwick-upon-Tweed
The best time to visit Berwick-upon-Tweed is from April to September. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 14.3 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in September. Rain is most frequent from May to August and from October to January; the wettest month is October with 83 mm.
Berwick-upon-Tweed through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Berwick-upon-Tweed in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 8–13 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Berwick-upon-Tweed in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 15–17 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Berwick-upon-Tweed in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 9–16 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 3 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Berwick-upon-Tweed in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 2 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Berwick-upon-Tweed for you.
Your best months: April – June
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Berwick-upon-Tweed
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
May has the better holiday weather in Berwick-upon-Tweed: score 19 against 7. Daytime highs are about the same. The sea is 2 °C cooler in May. May has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 7 | 19better |
| Day high | 13° | 13° |
| Night low | 9° | 8° |
| Sea | 12.0° | 9.5° |
| Sunshine | 3.4 h | 6.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 14 | 12better |
| Rainfall | 83 mm | 55 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
May – Aug, Oct – Jan
12 or more rainy days
Berwick-upon-Tweed month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
6January7° · Sea 7° · 2 h
In January, Berwick-upon-Tweed is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 7.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 64 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. It is often windy, with gusts of around 29 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Berwick-upon-Tweed.
Berwick-upon-Tweed in January9February7° · Sea 7° · 3 h
In February, Berwick-upon-Tweed is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 6.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 55 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. It is often windy, with gusts of around 29 km/h. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Berwick-upon-Tweed.
Berwick-upon-Tweed in February12March8° · Sea 7° · 4 h
In March, Berwick-upon-Tweed is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 6.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 52 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Berwick-upon-Tweed.
Berwick-upon-Tweed in March18April10° · Sea 7° · 5 h
In April, Berwick-upon-Tweed is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 7.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 49 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Berwick-upon-Tweed.
Berwick-upon-Tweed in April19May13° · Sea 10° · 6 h
In May, Berwick-upon-Tweed is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 9.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 55 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Berwick-upon-Tweed.
Berwick-upon-Tweed in May16June15° · Sea 12° · 6 h
In June, Berwick-upon-Tweed is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 11.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Berwick-upon-Tweed.
Berwick-upon-Tweed in June14July17° · Sea 14° · 6 h
In July, Berwick-upon-Tweed is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 13.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 74 mm. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Berwick-upon-Tweed.
Berwick-upon-Tweed in July14August17° · Sea 14° · 5 h
In August, Berwick-upon-Tweed is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 14.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 75 mm in total. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Berwick-upon-Tweed.
Berwick-upon-Tweed in August14September16° · Sea 13° · 4 h
In September, Berwick-upon-Tweed is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 13.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Berwick-upon-Tweed.
Berwick-upon-Tweed in September7October13° · Sea 12° · 3 h
In October, Berwick-upon-Tweed is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 12.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 83 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Berwick-upon-Tweed.
Berwick-upon-Tweed in October4November9° · Sea 11° · 3 h
In November, Berwick-upon-Tweed is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 10.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 79 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Berwick-upon-Tweed.
Berwick-upon-Tweed in November5December7° · Sea 9° · 2 h
In December, Berwick-upon-Tweed is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 8.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 76 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 29 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Berwick-upon-Tweed.
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Berwick-upon-Tweed vs. Edinburgh
In October the holiday weather in Berwick-upon-Tweed and Edinburgh is about equally good (score 7 vs. 6). During the day Edinburgh is 1 °C cooler than Berwick-upon-Tweed. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Berwick-upon-Tweed | Edinburgh |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 7 | 6 |
| Daytime high | 13° | 12° |
| Sea | 12° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 14 |
| Best time | Apr – Sep | Jul – Aug |
Through the year
United Kingdom in October: the best places
In October, Berwick-upon-Tweed ranks 19 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Kingston upon Hull14°13°43
- 2York14°42
- 3Leeds13°39
- 4Sunderland13°12°38
- 5Durham13°37
- 6Bradford13°36
- 7Newcastle upon Tyne13°35
- 8Halifax13°32
- 19Berwick-upon-TweedThis page13°12°7
Planning a trip to Berwick-upon-Tweed
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Berwick-upon-Tweed 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.
Berwick-upon-Tweed has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 18) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 6).
- 16
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 18
May half-term
May – Jun
PoorBest holidays
- 13 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 14
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 7
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 13 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 3.4 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 6
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 1.9 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
- 490 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.
Frequently asked questions about Berwick-upon-Tweed
When is the best time to visit Berwick-upon-Tweed?
The best time to visit Berwick-upon-Tweed is from April to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Berwick-upon-Tweed?
The sea temperature in Berwick-upon-Tweed ranges from 6.5 °C in February to 14.3 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Berwick-upon-Tweed in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 12.0 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Berwick-upon-Tweed?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 17 °C and nights around 13 °C. January is the coolest month at 7 °C.
When does it rain most in Berwick-upon-Tweed?
Rain is most frequent from May to August and from October to January; the wettest month is October with 83 mm. The driest month is April with 49 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Berwick-upon-Tweed get?
Berwick-upon-Tweed gets around 1,500 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 6.4 hours a day; in December there are 1.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Berwick-upon-Tweed in?
Berwick-upon-Tweed uses the time zone Europe/London: UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
Which school holidays are best for Berwick-upon-Tweed?
Berwick-upon-Tweed has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 18) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 6). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 16, May half-term 18, Summer holidays 14, October half-term 7, Christmas holidays 6.
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