Nottingham climate
Nottingham (England, United Kingdom) has a temperate oceanic climate (Köppen Cfb). The average temperature over the year is 10 °C50 °F, and about 780 mm31 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Nottingham climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 643 | 135 | 439 | 632.5 | 12 |
| Feb | 744 | 134 | 439 | 532.1 | 12 |
| Mar | 949 | 235 | 642 | 522.0 | 9 |
| Apr | 1355 | 439 | 847 | 481.9 | 3 |
| May | 1661 | 745 | 1253 | 602.4 | 0 |
| Jun | 1967 | 1050 | 1559 | 742.9 | 0 |
| Jul | 2170 | 1254 | 1762 | 783.1 | 0 |
| Aug | 2169 | 1253 | 1661 | 783.1 | 0 |
| Sep | 1865 | 949 | 1457 | 552.2 | 0 |
| Oct | 1457 | 745 | 1051 | 783.1 | 0 |
| Nov | 949 | 439 | 744 | 712.8 | 4 |
| Dec | 744 | 236 | 440 | 692.7 | 9 |
| Year | 2170 | 134 | 1050 | 78031 | 49 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 95% | 75% | 0.8 | 8:05 |
| Feb | 92% | 74% | 1.5 | 9:46 |
| Mar | 87% | 72% | 2.6 | 11:41 |
| Apr | 84% | 70% | 4.0 | 13:53 |
| May | 81% | 70% | 4.9 | 15:47 |
| Jun | 81% | 74% | 5.1 | 16:53 |
| Jul | 81% | 72% | 5.0 | 16:26 |
| Aug | 83% | 72% | 4.1 | 14:44 |
| Sep | 85% | 69% | 3.1 | 12:35 |
| Oct | 90% | 73% | 1.8 | 10:28 |
| Nov | 94% | 72% | 0.9 | 8:34 |
| Dec | 96% | 73% | 0.6 | 7:36 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Nottingham is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 21 °C70 °F and a low of 12 °C54 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 6 °C43 °F and lows 1 °C35 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 12.7 °C22.9 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 780 mm31 in. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year. The wettest month is July (78 mm3.1 in), the driest is April (48 mm1.9 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 81% in May to 96% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 69%) are typical of September. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 10 km/h (6 mph) in July to 14 km/h (9 mph) in January. Daylight lasts from about 7.6 hours in December to 16.9 hours in June.
Best time to visit Nottingham
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are June–September. Average highs then reach 18 °C65 °F to 21 °C70 °F. Precipitation is 55 mm2.2 in to 78 mm3.1 in per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 6 °C43 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Nottingham
- Winter (December–February) — highs 643 to 7 °C44 °F, lows 134 to 2 °C36 °F, about 62 mm2.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 949 to 16 °C61 °F, lows 235 to 7 °C45 °F, about 53 mm2.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 1967 to 21 °C70 °F, lows 1050 to 12 °C54 °F, about 77 mm3.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 949 to 18 °C65 °F, lows 439 to 9 °C49 °F, about 68 mm2.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
How Nottingham compares
The nearest larger place is Leicester, about 35 km to the south. Compared with it, Nottingham has practically the same average temperature. It receives a similar amount of precipitation.
World Climates covers 66 places in the United Kingdom. By annual mean temperature, Nottingham is the 44th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 35th wettest. See all of them on the United Kingdom climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Brugge (Belgium, Cfb), Leeuwarden (The Netherlands, Cfb) and Amsterdam (The Netherlands, Cfb).
The same NASA POWER grid cell also contains Derby (pop. 270,468). Their long-term averages in this dataset are essentially the same as for Nottingham, so they do not have separate pages.
Nearby places
- Climate in Mansfield 20 km · 9 °C49 °F · 780 mm31 in
- Climate in Leicester 35 km · 10 °C50 °F · 748 mm29 in
- Climate in Burton upon Trent 37 km · 10 °C49 °F · 853 mm34 in
- Climate in Lincoln 51 km · 10 °C50 °F · 712 mm28 in
- Climate in Sheffield 52 km · 9 °C49 °F · 739 mm29 in
- Climate in Stoke-on-Trent 70 km · 9 °C49 °F · 853 mm34 in
- Climate in Newcastle under Lyme 73 km · 9 °C48 °F · 867 mm34 in
- Climate in Birmingham 73 km · 9 °C49 °F · 764 mm30 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Nottingham?
July is the warmest month in Nottingham. Its average high is 21 °C (70 °F) and its average low is 12 °C (54 °F).
What is the coldest month in Nottingham?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 6 °C (43 °F) and its average low is 1 °C (35 °F).
When does it rain the most in Nottingham?
July is the wettest month with about 78 mm (3.1 in) of precipitation. April is the driest with about 48 mm (1.9 in).
What is the best time to visit Nottingham?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are June–September.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station. So they can differ from airport records. The gaps are largest on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 112 m, while Nottingham lies at about 46 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +0.4 °C0.8 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.