AI-generatedReading at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 21°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,710 h
- Rain a year
- 680 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 51 m
Climate in Reading
Reading has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 21 °C, while January is the coolest at 7 °C. With around 1,710 hours of sunshine a year, Reading is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 7.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – September
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 9°
- Midday, 13:00: about 14°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
- Evening, 20:00: about 12°
- Night, 23:00: about 11°
07:2618:13
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:05–08:12 · evening 17:27–18:34
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:52–07:05 · evening 18:34–18:47
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.
What is the weather like in Reading in October?
In October, Reading is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Reading.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 47 min07:26 – 18:13
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 21 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 72 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+1Europe/London
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %66 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %13 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %41 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Reading
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 3.8 of 10.8 hours of daylight in Reading, 35 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 24 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Reading
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 2 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 7).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 70 min
- Fair skin
- about 85 min
- 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 Reading: 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, Reading has about 12 rainy days with 69 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Reading
How breezy and how cloudy Reading 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 Reading typically peaks at 21 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 72 % of the sky over Reading: mostly cloudy, with about 3.8 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.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Reading
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 January (2°), the warmest in July (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 | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 15 | 7° | 2° | 2.1 h | 11 | 55 |
| FebruaryFeb | 18 | 8° | 2° | 2.9 h | 10 | 48 |
| MarchMar | 31 | 10° | 3° | 4.1 h | 10 | 46 |
| AprilApr | 52 | 13° | 5° | 6.0 h | 11 | 49 |
| MayMay | 70 | 16° | 8° | 6.9 h | 11 | 59 |
| JuneJun | 81 | 20° | 11° | 7.1 h | 10 | 56 |
| JulyJul | 79 | 21° | 13° | 7.1 h | 11 | 59 |
| AugustAug | 78 | 21° | 13° | 6.5 h | 11 | 62 |
| SeptemberSep | 77 | 19° | 11° | 5.2 h | 9 | 50 |
| OctoberOct | 48 | 15° | 9° | 3.8 h | 12 | 69 |
| NovemberNov | 25 | 10° | 5° | 2.4 h | 12 | 66 |
| DecemberDec | 15 | 8° | 3° | 1.9 h | 11 | 60 |
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
51.46° N, 0.97° W · 51 m · Europe/London
Best time to visit Reading
The best time to visit Reading is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to September. The wettest month is October with 69 mm of precipitation.
Reading through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Reading in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 10–16 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Reading in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 20–21 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Reading in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 10–19 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Reading in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 7–8 °C by day
- 2 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Reading for you.
Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Reading
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 Reading: score 81 against 48. In June, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. June has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 48 | 81better |
| Day high | 15° | 20° |
| Night low | 9° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 3.8 h | 7.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12 | 10better |
| Rainfall | 69 mm | 56 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Oct
12 or more rainy days
Reading month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
15January7° · 2 h
In January, Reading is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 55 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Reading.
Reading in January18February8° · 3 h
In February, Reading is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 48 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Reading.
Reading in February31March10° · 4 h
In March, Reading is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 46 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Reading.
Reading in March52April13° · 6 h
In April, Reading is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 49 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Reading.
Reading in April70May16° · 7 h
In May, Reading is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Reading.
Reading in May81June20° · 7 h
In June, Reading is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 56 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Reading.
Reading in June79July21° · 7 h
In July, Reading is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Reading.
Reading in July78August21° · 7 h
In August, Reading is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Reading.
Reading in August77September19° · 5 h
In September, Reading is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 50 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Reading.
Reading in September48October15° · 4 h
In October, Reading is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Reading.
Reading in October25November10° · 2 h
In November, Reading is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Reading.
Reading in November15December8° · 2 h
In December, Reading is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Reading.
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Reading vs. Slough
In October the holiday weather in Reading and Slough is about equally good (score 48 vs. 49). During the day it is about as warm in Slough as in Reading.
| in October | Reading | Slough |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 48 | 49 |
| Daytime high | 15° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
United Kingdom in October: the best places
In October, Reading ranks 9 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- London15°51
- 2Cambridge15°51
- 3Slough15°49
- 4Watford15°49
- 5Winchester15°49
- 6Portsmouth15°16°49
- 7Brighton15°16°49
- 8Peterborough15°49
- 9ReadingThis page15°48
Planning a trip to Reading
Weather for your travel dates
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Reading 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.
Reading has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 78) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 15).
- 46
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 12 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 72
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 78
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 48
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 15 °C by day
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 15
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- 2.0 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- Short trip – train or car is often quicker
- Distance
- 40 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 Reading
When is the best time to visit Reading?
The best time to visit Reading is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Reading?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 21 °C and nights around 13 °C. January is the coolest month at 7 °C.
When does it rain most in Reading?
The wettest month is October with 69 mm of precipitation. The driest month is March with 46 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Reading get?
Reading gets around 1,710 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 7.1 hours a day; in December there are 1.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Reading in?
Reading uses the time zone Europe/London: UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
Which school holidays are best for Reading?
Reading has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 78) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 15). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 46, May half-term 72, Summer holidays 78, October half-term 48, Christmas holidays 15.
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