Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom Climate & Monthly Averages
Stoke-on-Trent has an oceanic climate. July is the hottest month, averaging 68° by day; January is the coldest at 44°.
How weather changes through the year in Stoke-on-Trent
Expect mild temperatures year-round with regular rainfall in Stoke-on-Trent: that is what an oceanic climate means in practice. Highs peak at 68°F (20°C) in July and fall to 44°F (6°C) by January, with 6.9 hours of sun on an average day.
Stoke-on-Trent climate quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 68°F (20°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 44°F (6°C)
- Decade extremes (2015-2024): 97°F (36°C) high · 18°F (-8°C) low
- Wettest month: October (14 rainy days) · Sunniest: May (10.1 h sun/day)
- Climate type: oceanic
- Annual swing: 12°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 7°C
- Snow: about 7 days a year
- Average humidity: 82%
Temperatures, rain and sunshine
July is the warm end of the year, averaging 68°F (20°C) by day and 54°F (12°C) overnight. January sits at the other end of the year: 44°F (6°C) by day, 35°F (1°C) at night. Precipitation concentrates in October - 3.7 inches (95 mm) on 14 days - and thins out by April.
Days and nights are about 7°C apart on average - narrower than about 86% of the cities we track. May is the brightest month at 10.1 hours of sun a day, against an annual average of 6.9 - duller than almost anywhere else we cover. Relative humidity averages 82% across the year, more humid than 92% of the 3496 cities in our dataset.
Across the gridded 2015-2024 daily record, the highest daily maximum for this location was 97°F (36°C) and the lowest daily minimum 18°F (-8°C).
Where Stoke-on-Trent sits among other climates
- 28% of the year's precipitation falls in its wettest three months - more evenly spread than almost every other city we track.
- Stoke-on-Trent averages 49°F (10°C) across the year - cooler than all but 9% of the 3496 cities we track.
These comparisons use the same ten-year window for every city in the dataset.
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Daylight | Wet-day chance | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44° | 35° | 14 | 2.7 in | 3.5 h/day | 8.1 h | 46% | 89% |
| February | 46° | 36° | 13 | 2.9 in | 5.0 h/day | 9.8 h | 47% | 84% |
| March | 49° | 37° | 15 | 3.0 in | 6.3 h/day | 11.7 h | 48% | 82% |
| April | 53° | 39° | 11 | 2.2 in | 8.9 h/day | 13.9 h | 38% | 77% |
| May | 60° | 45° | 14 | 2.9 in | 10.1 h/day | 15.8 h | 45% | 77% |
| June | 65° | 51° | 14 | 3.1 in | 10.1 h/day | 16.9 h | 46% | 76% |
| July | 68° | 54° | 15 | 3.5 in | 10.1 h/day | 16.4 h | 50% | 77% |
| August | 67° | 54° | 15 | 3.0 in | 9.4 h/day | 14.7 h | 49% | 79% |
| September | 63° | 50° | 13 | 3.1 in | 7.5 h/day | 12.6 h | 44% | 83% |
| October | 56° | 46° | 14 | 3.7 in | 5.4 h/day | 10.5 h | 45% | 86% |
| November | 49° | 40° | 14 | 2.9 in | 3.8 h/day | 8.6 h | 46% | 89% |
| December | 46° | 38° | 17 | 3.7 in | 2.7 h/day | 7.6 h | 55% | 90% |
Stoke-on-Trent month by month
Each card shows the average high and low. The bar places that month between Stoke-on-Trent's coldest night and warmest afternoon.
January
- Rain
- 14 days
- Sunshine
- 3.5 h
- Daylight
- 8.1 h
- Snow
- 2 days
February
- Rain
- 13 days
- Sunshine
- 5.0 h
- Daylight
- 9.8 h
March
- Rain
- 15 days
- Sunshine
- 6.3 h
- Daylight
- 11.7 h
- Snow
- 1 day
April
- Rain
- 11 days
- Sunshine
- 8.9 h
- Daylight
- 13.9 h
May
- Rain
- 14 days
- Sunshine
- 10.1 h
- Daylight
- 15.8 h
June
- Rain
- 14 days
- Sunshine
- 10.1 h
- Daylight
- 16.9 h
July
- Rain
- 15 days
- Sunshine
- 10.1 h
- Daylight
- 16.4 h
August
- Rain
- 15 days
- Sunshine
- 9.4 h
- Daylight
- 14.7 h
September
- Rain
- 13 days
- Sunshine
- 7.5 h
- Daylight
- 12.6 h
October
- Rain
- 14 days
- Sunshine
- 5.4 h
- Daylight
- 10.5 h
November
- Rain
- 14 days
- Sunshine
- 3.8 h
- Daylight
- 8.6 h
December
- Rain
- 17 days
- Sunshine
- 2.7 h
- Daylight
- 7.6 h
- Snow
- 1 day
Looking for warmer alternatives? Browse warm places by month, or compare Stoke-on-Trent's coolest part of the year: January, February, December.
A season-by-season guide to Stoke-on-Trent
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Stoke-on-Trent is mild, with daytime highs averaging 54°F (12°C) and nights around 40°F (5°C); rain falls on around 40 of the 90 days.
Summer (June through August)
Through summer, Stoke-on-Trent is crisp but comfortable: 67°F (19°C) by day, 53°F (12°C) after dark, and rain falls on around 44 of the 90 days.
Fall (September through November)
Through fall, Stoke-on-Trent runs cool rather than cold: 56°F (13°C) by day, 45°F (7°C) after dark, and rain falls on around 41 of the 90 days.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Stoke-on-Trent is brisk and cold, with daytime highs averaging 45°F (7°C) and nights around 36°F (2°C); rain falls on around 45 of the 90 days, plus about 4 snowy days.
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Best time to visit Stoke-on-Trent
The best time to visit Stoke-on-Trent is generally April to September, when warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up. Daytime temperatures in that window sit near 63°F (17°C), with rain on about 14 days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in April.
What to pack
Pack for Stoke-on-Trent with a warm jacket and layers for the cooler season and proper waterproofs rather than an umbrella - wet days are the norm here. Even in July, lows of 54°F (12°C) make an extra layer worth the space.
Stoke-on-Trent temperature extremes in the 2015–2024 dataset
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ. Need another precipitation unit? Use the rainfall converter.