Northumberland Weather Forecast
Northumberland weather: 56°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Northumberland weather in December
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Climate in Northumberland month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40° | 33° | 3,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 44° | 36° | 2,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 49° | 37° | 2,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 52° | 38° | 2,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 59° | 45° | 2,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 62° | 49° | 3,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 65° | 52° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 64° | 52° | 2,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 60° | 48° | 2,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 53° | 44° | 5,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 46° | 38° | 3,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 45° | 38° | 4,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Best time to visit Northumberland
Go in June, July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What to pack, what to skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 62°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell - 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
How Northumberland compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Northumberland.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumbria | 52 mi | 47°F | about the same | 56 in |
| Lake District National Park | 65 mi | 44°F | 35°F cooler | 83 in |
| Windermere | 66 mi | 48°F | about the same | 78 in |
| Old Town | 67 mi | 50°F | +34°F warmer | 39 in |
| Old and New Towns of Edinburgh | 67 mi | 50°F | +34°F warmer | 39 in |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Northumberland?
Northumberland is a county in England. Its coordinates are 55.2083, -2.0784. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Northumberland right now?
It is currently 56°F (13°C) with overcast. Humidity is 74% and wind is 9 mph.
When is the best time to visit Northumberland?
June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Northumberland, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Northumberland in?
Northumberland observes Europe/London (UTC+01:00). The local time is 3:57 PM.
How many people live in Northumberland?
Northumberland has a population of approximately 320.000.
What is the nearest airport to Northumberland?
The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 209 mi away, London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 267 mi away and London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 291 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Northumberland?
Popular options include Lake District National Park, Old and New Towns of Edinburgh, Edinburgh Castle, Loch Ness, Snowdonia National Park and Isle of Skye.
What places are in Northumberland?
Northumberland covers 1 places in this atlas, including Newcastle upon Tyne.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (uk-regions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 21, 2026 at 3:57 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
