Monthly weather scores combine temperatures, sunshine, rain, and comfort signals to highlight when Readingis at its most inviting, and when the weather is least cooperative.
Back to weather detailsOverall score 45.0%
Overall score 19.3%
A simple average of the Heat Seeker, Mild Moderate, and Sun And Dry scores.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. September
Score 45.0%
2. May
Score 42.3%
3. October
Score 40.3%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. January
Score 19.3%
2. February
Score 19.3%
3. December
Score 19.7%
Heat Seeker Score is a composite score designed for those who crave hot, sunny weather with minimal rainfall. It prioritizes high temperatures and abundant sunshine.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. July
Score 54.0%
2. August
Score 48.0%
3. June
Score 43.0%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. January
Score 13.0%
2. February
Score 13.0%
3. December
Score 14.0%
Mild Moderate Score is designed for those who prefer comfortable, temperate weather conditions. It favors moderate temperatures and balanced weather patterns.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. May
Score 66.0%
2. October
Score 54.0%
3. September
Score 45.0%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. February
Score 12.0%
2. March
Score 12.0%
3. August
Score 12.0%
Sun And Dry Score maximizes sun exposure and minimizes all forms of precipitation. Temperature is secondary, preferring mild-to-warm conditions.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. July
Score 53.0%
2. June
Score 49.0%
3. August
Score 49.0%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. January
Score 32.0%
2. April
Score 32.0%
3. December
Score 32.0%