AI-generatedWallsend at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 21°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 14.5°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,480 h
- Rain a year
- 682 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 30 m
Climate in Wallsend
Wallsend 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 1,480 hours of sunshine a year, Wallsend is rather dull; May is the sunniest month with 6.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Wallsend
The best time to visit Wallsend is from May to September. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 14.5 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to June and in September. Rain is frequent from October to January; the wettest month is August with 68 mm.
Wallsend through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Wallsend in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 10–16 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Wallsend in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 18–21 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Wallsend in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 10–18 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 3.2 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Wallsend in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 7–8 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 2.1 h of sun a day
- 37 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 – 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: 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 14°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
07:3318:10
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 07:11–08:24 · evening 17:20–18:33
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:57–07:11 · 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 Wallsend compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 16° 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 | 16° | 12° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 6° |
| Sea | 13° | 11° |
| Daylight | 11.6 h | 9.5 h |
What is the weather like in Wallsend in October?
In October, Wallsend is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 11.9 °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 66 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Wallsend.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 37 min07:33 – 18:10
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 25 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 71 %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 %59 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %2 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %39 %
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
Compare two months in Wallsend
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 Wallsend: score 74 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 | 74better |
| Daytime high | 14° | 18° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 10° |
| Sea | 11.9° | 12.0° |
| Sunshine | 3.1 h | 5.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 11better |
| Rainfall | 66 mm | 60 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Wallsend month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
12January7° · Sea 8° · 1.8 h
In January, Wallsend is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 7.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 55 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wallsend.
Wallsend in January14February8° · Sea 7° · 2.8 h
In February, Wallsend is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 6.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 48 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wallsend.
Wallsend in February28March10° · Sea 7° · 3.7 h
In March, Wallsend is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 6.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 44 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wallsend.
Wallsend in March46April13° · Sea 8° · 5.3 h
In April, Wallsend is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 7.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 46 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Wallsend.
Wallsend in April63May16° · Sea 10° · 6.5 h
In May, Wallsend is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 9.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 49 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Wallsend.
Wallsend in May74June18° · Sea 12° · 5.9 h
In June, Wallsend is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 12.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Wallsend.
Wallsend in June71July21° · Sea 14° · 5.9 h
In July, Wallsend is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 14.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Wallsend.
Wallsend in July70August20° · Sea 15° · 5.4 h
In August, Wallsend 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 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Wallsend.
Wallsend in August71September18° · Sea 13° · 4.4 h
In September, Wallsend is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 13.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 51 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Wallsend.
Wallsend in September41October14° · Sea 12° · 3.1 h
In October, Wallsend is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 11.9 °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 66 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Wallsend.
Wallsend in October22November10° · Sea 11° · 2.2 h
In November, Wallsend is cool: 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 2.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wallsend.
Wallsend in November11December8° · Sea 9° · 1.6 h
In December, Wallsend is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 8.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 63 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wallsend.
Wallsend 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 Wallsend
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°
ColdOctober: nights around 7°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (2°), the warmest in July (12°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October 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 | 12 | 7° | 2° | 7.5° | 1.8 h | 12 | 55 |
| FebruaryFeb | 14 | 8° | 2° | 6.6° | 2.8 h | 11 | 48 |
| MarchMar | 28 | 10° | 3° | 6.6° | 3.7 h | 11 | 44 |
| AprilApr | 46 | 13° | 5° | 7.5° | 5.3 h | 11 | 46 |
| MayMay | 63 | 16° | 7° | 9.6° | 6.5 h | 12 | 49 |
| JuneJun | 74 | 18° | 10° | 12.0° | 5.9 h | 11 | 60 |
| JulyJul | 71 | 21° | 12° | 14.0° | 5.9 h | 13 | 68 |
| AugustAug | 70 | 20° | 12° | 14.5° | 5.4 h | 13 | 68 |
| SeptemberSep | 71 | 18° | 10° | 13.4° | 4.4 h | 10 | 51 |
| OctoberOct | 41 | 14° | 7° | 11.9° | 3.1 h | 13 | 66 |
| NovemberNov | 22 | 10° | 5° | 10.5° | 2.2 h | 13 | 64 |
| DecemberDec | 11 | 8° | 2° | 8.9° | 1.6 h | 13 | 63 |
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 Wallsend
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 11.5 – 12.4 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Wallsend ranges from 6.6 °C in February to 14.5 °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 13.8 and 15.4 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 7.5° | 7.0° | 8.2° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 6.6° | 6.0° | 7.2° | cold |
| MarchMar | 6.6° | 5.9° | 7.3° | cold |
| AprilApr | 7.5° | 6.7° | 8.2° | cold |
| MayMay | 9.6° | 8.8° | 10.4° | cold |
| JuneJun | 12.0° | 10.9° | 12.7° | cold |
| JulyJul | 14.0° | 13.2° | 15.2° | cold |
| AugustAug | 14.5° | 13.8° | 15.4° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 13.4° | 12.8° | 14.3° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 11.9° | 11.5° | 12.4° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 10.5° | 9.8° | 11.0° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 8.9° | 8.2° | 9.3° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Wallsend
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 Wallsend, 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 Wallsend: 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, Wallsend has about 13 rainy days with 66 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Wallsend
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 95 min
- Fair skin
- about 115 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 Wallsend
How breezy and how cloudy Wallsend 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 Wallsend typically peaks at 25 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 71 % of the sky over Wallsend: 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 Wallsend
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Wallsend 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.
Wallsend has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 70) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 12).
- 41
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 12 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 65
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 70
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 13 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
- 12
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 1.7 h of sun a day
- 13 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
- 400 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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Wallsend vs Newcastle upon Tyne
In October the holiday weather in Wallsend and Newcastle upon Tyne is about equally good (score 41 vs 40). During the day it is about as warm in Newcastle upon Tyne as in Wallsend.
| in October | Wallsend | Newcastle upon Tyne |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 41 | 40 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 14° |
| Sea | 12° | no sea nearby |
| 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, Wallsend ranks 8 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 6Whitby14°12°42
- 7Leeds14°42
- 8WallsendThis page14°12°41
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Frequently asked questions about Wallsend
When is the best time to visit Wallsend?
The best time to visit Wallsend 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 Wallsend?
The sea temperature in Wallsend ranges from 6.6 °C in February to 14.5 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Wallsend in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 11.9 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Wallsend?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 21 °C and nights around 12 °C. January is the coolest month at 7 °C.
When does it rain most in Wallsend?
Rain is frequent from October to January; the wettest month is August with 68 mm. The driest month is March with 44 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Wallsend get?
Wallsend gets around 1,480 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 6.5 hours a day; in December there are 1.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Wallsend in?
Wallsend is on UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
Which school holidays are best for Wallsend?
Wallsend has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 70) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 12). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 41, May half-term 65, summer holidays 70, October half-term 41, Christmas holidays 12.