AI-generatedSaltburn-by-the-Sea at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 20°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 15.1°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,510 h
- Rain a year
- 721 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 52 m
Climate in Saltburn-by-the-Sea
Saltburn-by-the-Sea has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 20 °C, while January is the coolest at 7 °C. With around 1,510 hours of sunshine a year, Saltburn-by-the-Sea is rather dull; May is the sunniest month with 6.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Saltburn-by-the-Sea
The best time to visit Saltburn-by-the-Sea is from May to September. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 15.1 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to June and in September. Rain is frequent from October to February; the wettest month is November with 73 mm.
Saltburn-by-the-Sea through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Saltburn-by-the-Sea in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 10–15 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Saltburn-by-the-Sea in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 18–20 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Saltburn-by-the-Sea in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 10–17 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 3.2 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Saltburn-by-the-Sea in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 7–8 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 2.0 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Jun, Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Oct – Feb
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Saltburn-by-the-Sea for you.
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: May – 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°
07:3018:09
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 07:08–08:20 · evening 17:19–18:31
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:54–07:08 · evening 18:31–18:45
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 Saltburn-by-the-Sea compared with home
Loading the climate at home …
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 2.1 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 15° | 12° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 6° |
| Sea | 13° | 11° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 9.5 h |
What is the weather like in Saltburn-by-the-Sea in October?
In October, Saltburn-by-the-Sea is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 12.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Saltburn-by-the-Sea.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 38 min07:30 – 18:09
- 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 snow
- Time zone
- UTC+1offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %61 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %2 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %34 %
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 Saltburn-by-the-Sea
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 Saltburn-by-the-Sea: score 75 against 41. In June, days are 4 °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 | 75better |
| Daytime high | 14° | 18° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 10° |
| Sea | 12.1° | 12.4° |
| Sunshine | 3.1 h | 6.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 11better |
| Rainfall | 71 mm | 62 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Saltburn-by-the-Sea month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
10January7° · Sea 8° · 1.7 h
In January, Saltburn-by-the-Sea is cold: daytime highs average 7 °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 1.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 61 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saltburn-by-the-Sea.
Saltburn-by-the-Sea in January12February8° · Sea 7° · 2.8 h
In February, Saltburn-by-the-Sea is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 6.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 52 mm in total. 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 Saltburn-by-the-Sea.
Saltburn-by-the-Sea in February27March10° · Sea 7° · 3.8 h
In March, Saltburn-by-the-Sea is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 6.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 46 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saltburn-by-the-Sea.
Saltburn-by-the-Sea in March47April12° · Sea 8° · 5.4 h
In April, Saltburn-by-the-Sea is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 7.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 47 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Saltburn-by-the-Sea.
Saltburn-by-the-Sea in April66May15° · Sea 10° · 6.6 h
In May, Saltburn-by-the-Sea is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 9.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 49 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Saltburn-by-the-Sea.
Saltburn-by-the-Sea in May75June18° · Sea 12° · 6.1 h
In June, Saltburn-by-the-Sea is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 12.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Saltburn-by-the-Sea.
Saltburn-by-the-Sea in June73July20° · Sea 15° · 6.2 h
In July, Saltburn-by-the-Sea is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 14.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Saltburn-by-the-Sea.
Saltburn-by-the-Sea in July72August20° · Sea 15° · 5.8 h
In August, Saltburn-by-the-Sea is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Saltburn-by-the-Sea.
Saltburn-by-the-Sea in August73September17° · Sea 14° · 4.5 h
In September, Saltburn-by-the-Sea is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 13.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 56 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Saltburn-by-the-Sea.
Saltburn-by-the-Sea in September41October14° · Sea 12° · 3.1 h
In October, Saltburn-by-the-Sea is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 12.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Saltburn-by-the-Sea.
Saltburn-by-the-Sea in October20November10° · Sea 11° · 2.1 h
In November, Saltburn-by-the-Sea is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 10.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 73 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 28 km/h. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saltburn-by-the-Sea.
Saltburn-by-the-Sea in November8December7° · Sea 9° · 1.6 h
In December, Saltburn-by-the-Sea is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 9.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 70 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 Saltburn-by-the-Sea.
Saltburn-by-the-Sea 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 Saltburn-by-the-Sea
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 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 | 10 | 7° | 2° | 7.6° | 1.7 h | 13 | 61 |
| FebruaryFeb | 12 | 8° | 2° | 6.8° | 2.8 h | 12 | 52 |
| MarchMar | 27 | 10° | 3° | 6.7° | 3.8 h | 11 | 46 |
| AprilApr | 47 | 12° | 5° | 7.6° | 5.4 h | 10 | 47 |
| MayMay | 66 | 15° | 8° | 9.8° | 6.6 h | 11 | 49 |
| JuneJun | 75 | 18° | 10° | 12.4° | 6.1 h | 11 | 62 |
| JulyJul | 73 | 20° | 12° | 14.5° | 6.2 h | 12 | 66 |
| AugustAug | 72 | 20° | 12° | 15.1° | 5.8 h | 12 | 68 |
| SeptemberSep | 73 | 17° | 10° | 13.8° | 4.5 h | 10 | 56 |
| OctoberOct | 41 | 14° | 8° | 12.1° | 3.1 h | 13 | 71 |
| NovemberNov | 20 | 10° | 5° | 10.5° | 2.1 h | 14 | 73 |
| DecemberDec | 8 | 7° | 3° | 9.0° | 1.6 h | 14 | 70 |
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
54.58° N, 0.97° W · 52 m · Europe/London
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Saltburn-by-the-Sea
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 11.6 – 12.6 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Saltburn-by-the-Sea ranges from 6.7 °C in March to 15.1 °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 14.3 and 15.8 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 7.6° | 7.1° | 8.2° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 6.8° | 6.3° | 7.4° | cold |
| MarchMar | 6.7° | 6.0° | 7.4° | cold |
| AprilApr | 7.6° | 6.9° | 8.4° | cold |
| MayMay | 9.8° | 8.9° | 10.5° | cold |
| JuneJun | 12.4° | 11.4° | 13.4° | cold |
| JulyJul | 14.5° | 13.5° | 15.6° | cold |
| AugustAug | 15.1° | 14.3° | 15.8° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 13.8° | 13.1° | 14.7° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 12.1° | 11.6° | 12.6° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 10.5° | 9.8° | 11.1° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 9.0° | 8.4° | 9.5° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Saltburn-by-the-Sea
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 3.1 of 10.6 hours of daylight in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, 29 % of the daylight hours.
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.
Rain
Rain in Saltburn-by-the-Sea: 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, Saltburn-by-the-Sea has about 13 rainy days with 71 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Saltburn-by-the-Sea
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 90 min
- Fair skin
- about 110 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 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 Saltburn-by-the-Sea
How breezy and how cloudy Saltburn-by-the-Sea 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 Saltburn-by-the-Sea 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 Saltburn-by-the-Sea: mostly cloudy, with about 3.1 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.
Planning a trip to Saltburn-by-the-Sea
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Saltburn-by-the-Sea 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.
Saltburn-by-the-Sea has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 72) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 9).
- 41
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 11 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 68
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 72
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 41
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 3.1 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 9
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 1.7 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
- 350 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.
Compare & alternatives
Compare with another place
Saltburn-by-the-Sea compared
Put Saltburn-by-the-Sea side by side with another destination.
Saltburn-by-the-Sea vs Middlesbrough
In October the holiday weather in Saltburn-by-the-Sea and Middlesbrough is about equally good (score 41 vs 44). During the day it is about as warm in Middlesbrough as in Saltburn-by-the-Sea. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Saltburn-by-the-Sea | Middlesbrough |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 41 | 44 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 14° |
| Sea | 12° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 13 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
Best places in the country
United Kingdom in October: the best places
In October, Saltburn-by-the-Sea ranks 12 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Grimsby15°13°50
- 2Doncaster15°48
- 3Rotherham14°47
- 4Kingston upon Hull14°13°46
- 5York14°45
- 6Sheffield14°45
- 7Wakefield14°44
- 8Whitby14°12°42
- 12Saltburn-by-the-SeaThis page14°12°41
Places nearby
Near Saltburn-by-the-Sea
Other destinations close by.
Places with a similar climate
Places with a climate like Saltburn-by-the-Sea
Destinations whose weather through the year is closest to Saltburn-by-the-Sea's – good alternatives.
Frequently asked questions about Saltburn-by-the-Sea
When is the best time to visit Saltburn-by-the-Sea?
The best time to visit Saltburn-by-the-Sea is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Saltburn-by-the-Sea?
The sea temperature in Saltburn-by-the-Sea ranges from 6.7 °C in March to 15.1 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Saltburn-by-the-Sea in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 12.1 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Saltburn-by-the-Sea?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 20 °C and nights around 12 °C. January is the coolest month at 7 °C.
When does it rain most in Saltburn-by-the-Sea?
Rain is frequent from October to February; the wettest month is November with 73 mm. The driest month is March with 46 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Saltburn-by-the-Sea get?
Saltburn-by-the-Sea gets around 1,510 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 6.6 hours a day; in December there are 1.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Saltburn-by-the-Sea in?
Saltburn-by-the-Sea is on UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
Which school holidays are best for Saltburn-by-the-Sea?
Saltburn-by-the-Sea has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 72) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 9). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 41, May half-term 68, summer holidays 72, October half-term 41, Christmas holidays 9.