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Climate in Kingston upon Hull

Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom has a oceanic climate. The annual average temperature is about 8.6°C and the city receives roughly 1100 mm of precipitation across 184 rainy days a year, with around 742 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 17.8°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near -0.5°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Climate zone
Oceanic
Comfort score
59/100

Climate overview

Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom has a oceanic climate. The annual average temperature is about 8.6°C and the city receives roughly 1100 mm of precipitation across 184 rainy days a year, with around 742 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 17.8°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near -0.5°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16.

Climate zone

Köppen-style classification derived deterministically from latitude and regional precipitation regime.

Climate zone

Kingston upon Hull is classified as Oceanic. This reflects its annual temperature range and the seasonal pattern of its rainfall.

Average temperatures

Annual averages and seasonal extremes.

Average temperatures

  • Annual average8.6°C
  • Warmest monthJul (17.8°C)
  • Coldest monthJan (-0.5°C)
  • Comfort score59/100

Rainfall overview

Annual precipitation and how it is distributed across the year.

Rainfall overview

Kingston upon Hull receives about 1100 mm of precipitation a year over roughly 184 rainy days. The wettest month is Dec and the driest is Jun.

Sunshine overview

Estimated annual sunshine and its seasonal pattern.

Sunshine overview

Kingston upon Hull sees an estimated 742 hours of sunshine a year, concentrated in the warmer months around Jul.

Monthly climate table

Month-by-month estimates of temperature, rainfall, rainy days, and sunshine.

Monthly climate table

Kingston upon Hull monthly climate table
MonthHighLowRainRainy DaysSunshine
Jan6.5°C-0.5°C109 mm1823 h
Feb7.2°C0.2°C90 mm1542 h
Mar9.3°C2.3°C85 mm1457 h
Apr12.1°C5.1°C76 mm1377 h
May15°C8°C76 mm1391 h
Jun17.1°C10.1°C71 mm12111 h
Jul17.8°C10.8°C76 mm13104 h
Aug17.1°C10.1°C85 mm1489 h
Sep15°C8°C90 mm1570 h
Oct12.1°C5.1°C109 mm1834 h
Nov9.3°C2.3°C114 mm1924 h
Dec7.2°C0.2°C119 mm2020 h

Best months to visit

Months with the mildest temperatures and lower rainfall, by the deterministic comfort heuristic. Not a tourism ranking.

Best months to visit

By temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Kingston upon Hull are Jun, Jul, Aug. Conditions vary year to year — verify with a current forecast before booking.

Seasonal summary

Average conditions by season.

Seasonal summary

  • Winter

    7°C / 0°C

    318 mm rain

  • Spring

    12°C / 5°C

    237 mm rain

  • Summer

    17°C / 10°C

    232 mm rain

  • Autumn

    12°C / 5°C

    313 mm rain

Climate comfort score

A 0–100 composite of temperature balance, rainfall, sunshine, seasonality, and winter/summer extremes; higher means more comfortable. Used consistently across the platform.

Climate comfort score

Kingston upon Hull has a climate comfort score of 59/100, a moderate year-round climate by this measure. The score weights mild temperatures most, then rainfall balance, sunshine, low seasonality, and the absence of extreme winter cold or summer heat.

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