Reading weather
At 7:15 PM local time it was clear and 11°C (53°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: May–Sep. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Reading, England, United Kingdom.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 7%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Nov–Mar
About Reading weather
Is it raining in Reading right now?
No. It’s clear and 11° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Reading this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 8–15° and lows of 6–9°. Rain is likely on 1 of 7 days (Friday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Reading lately?
In the past 7 days, Reading had 3 rainy days and 16.3 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Reading?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Reading weather by month
When is the best time to visit Reading?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Reading is May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 7°C (44°F) in January to 23°C (73°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Reading?
October is the wettest month, with about 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain on average. September is the driest, with about 47 mm (1.9 in).
What is the hottest month in Reading?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 23°C (73°F) and lows of 12°C (54°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 7°C (44°F) and lows of 1°C (34°F).
Does Reading have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is October at about 79 mm (3.1 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months