| Month | High | Low | Rain | Wet days | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.1° | 1.3° | 53.2mm | 14.9 | 28 |
| February | 8.2° | 1.6° | 45.6mm | 12.6 | 36 |
| March | 10.2° | 2.5° | 40.1mm | 12.3 | 44 |
| April | 12.7° | 3.9° | 46.9mm | 11.1 | 54 |
| May | 15.7° | 6.7° | 46.1mm | 12.9 | 60 |
| June | 18.3° | 9.4° | 60.3mm | 11.9 | 71 |
| July | 20.3° | 11.5° | 65.9mm | 13.9 | 72 |
| August | 20° | 11.5° | 60.4mm | 13.5 | 73 |
| September | 17.6° | 9.5° | 53.2mm | 11.9 | 69 |
| October | 13.8° | 6.8° | 69.4mm | 15.8 | 50 |
| November | 9.8° | 3.7° | 73.9mm | 15.5 | 37 |
| December | 7.5° | 1.6° | 60.4mm | 15.6 | 29 |
January in Sunderland averages a daily high of 7.1°C with nights around 1.3°C. Expect roughly 14.9 wet days totalling 53.2mm. A hard month to visit for comfort alone.
February in Sunderland averages a daily high of 8.2°C with nights around 1.6°C. Expect roughly 12.6 wet days totalling 45.6mm. Demanding conditions — pack for it and plan indoor options.
March in Sunderland averages a daily high of 10.2°C with nights around 2.5°C. Expect roughly 12.3 wet days totalling 40.1mm. Demanding conditions — pack for it and plan indoor options.
April in Sunderland averages a daily high of 12.7°C with nights around 3.9°C. Expect roughly 11.1 wet days totalling 46.9mm. Demanding conditions — pack for it and plan indoor options.
May in Sunderland averages a daily high of 15.7°C with nights around 6.7°C. Expect roughly 12.9 wet days totalling 46.1mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.
June in Sunderland averages a daily high of 18.3°C with nights around 9.4°C. Expect roughly 11.9 wet days totalling 60.3mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.
July in Sunderland averages a daily high of 20.3°C with nights around 11.5°C. Expect roughly 13.9 wet days totalling 65.9mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.
August in Sunderland averages a daily high of 20°C with nights around 11.5°C. Expect roughly 13.5 wet days totalling 60.4mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.
September in Sunderland averages a daily high of 17.6°C with nights around 9.5°C. Expect roughly 11.9 wet days totalling 53.2mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.
October in Sunderland averages a daily high of 13.8°C with nights around 6.8°C. Expect roughly 15.8 wet days totalling 69.4mm. Demanding conditions — pack for it and plan indoor options.
November in Sunderland averages a daily high of 9.8°C with nights around 3.7°C. Expect roughly 15.5 wet days totalling 73.9mm. Demanding conditions — pack for it and plan indoor options.
December in Sunderland averages a daily high of 7.5°C with nights around 1.6°C. Expect roughly 15.6 wet days totalling 60.4mm. A hard month to visit for comfort alone.
Each month scores out of 100. It starts at 100 and loses points for daytime highs outside a 20–27°C band, for wet days, and for nights below 2°C. Nothing else is weighted in — no crowd data, no prices, no opinion. Sunderland peaks at 73.
Based on 30 years of records, June–September scores highest for comfort in Sunderland, balancing daytime temperature against rainfall.
July is the warmest, averaging a daily high of 20.3°C.
November is the wettest, averaging 73.9mm of rain across roughly 15.5 wet days.
January is the coolest month, with average daily highs around 7.1°C.