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Reading Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Fog Lies Upon the Plain

Sight is poor. Travellers urged to go slow and light their lanterns.

Warmest Sunday at 10° · coldest night Saturday at -2°

The short of it: Reading weather on Monday, 9 November 2026: local time, 5 °C (40 °F) with fog, feeling like 2 °C (36 °F). Today’s high 7 °C (45 °F), low 4 °C (40 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Notices: fog advisory. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 05:15 local time.

READING, Monday. — Reading may look for fog this day, with the mercury climbing to about 7° before sinking to 4° by night. That is 4° colder than Reading usually sees in November, when highs average 11°. Barely a breath of wind stirs from the ENE, gusting to 7 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Of the 7 days ahead, Sunday looks the finest at near 10°, while Saturday night will be the coldest at -2°. Rain or snow is due on 2 of them, some 14 mm in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Reading runs from 5° at night to 11° by day, with some 78 mm of rain. July is the warmest month here at 23°, February the coldest at 2°, and October the wettest with 79 mm. The best months to ride in are August and July.

The sun is up 9 h 12 min today, and the days are shortening by about 3 minutes each. The station stands 61 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowFog5°2°3 km/h–
6 AMFog4°2°4 km/h–
7 AMFog4°2°4 km/h–
8 AMOvercast4°2°4 km/h–
9 AMOvercast5°3°4 km/h–
10 AMOvercast5°3°5 km/h–
11 AMOvercast6°4°6 km/h–
12 PMOvercast7°4°6 km/h–
1 PMOvercast7°4°7 km/h–
2 PMOvercast7°4°7 km/h–
3 PMOvercast7°4°8 km/h–
4 PMOvercast7°5°7 km/h–
5 PMPartly cloudy7°4°7 km/h–
6 PMPartly cloudy7°4°7 km/h–
7 PMPartly cloudy6°4°7 km/h–
8 PMPartly cloudy6°4°7 km/h–
9 PMOvercast6°3°8 km/h–
10 PMOvercast6°3°8 km/h–
11 PMPartly cloudy6°3°7 km/h–
12 AMOvercast6°3°8 km/h–
1 AMOvercast6°3°8 km/h–
2 AMOvercast6°3°8 km/h–
3 AMOvercast6°3°8 km/h–
4 AMOvercast6°3°8 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 9): fog, high 7°, low 4°, dry, gusts to 17 km/h. Sun up 7:11 AM, down 4:23 PM. Sight is poor. Travellers urged to go slow and light their lanterns.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today4°7°dry17 km/h9 h 12 min
Tuesday6°9°4.3 mm20 km/h9 h 8 min
Wednesday8°9°9.7 mm17 km/h9 h 5 min
Thursday3°9°dry27 km/h9 h 2 min
Friday1°7°dry17 km/h8 h 59 min
Saturday-2°8°dry4 km/h8 h 56 min
Sunday1°10°dry18 km/h8 h 53 min

Warmest: Sunday at 10°. Wettest: Wednesday, 9.7 mm. Strongest gusts: Thursday, 27 km/h.

The Almanac · Reading Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Reading, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus October
4° colder, 1.0 mm less rain
Versus December
3° warmer
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 46 min
Average wind
12 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Much like October: highs about 11°, nights near 5°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 78 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Reading in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Reading by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January8°2°65 mm14 km/h8 h 19 min✦✦
February9°2°49 mm15 km/h9 h 54 min✦✦
March11°4°46 mm14 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦✦
April15°5°48 mm13 km/h13 h 47 min✦✦✦
May18°8°51 mm13 km/h15 h 35 min✦✦✦✦
June21°11°54 mm12 km/h16 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
July23°13°52 mm12 km/h16 h 11 min✦✦✦✦
August23°13°63 mm12 km/h14 h 35 min✦✦✦✦
September20°10°58 mm11 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
October15°8°79 mm12 km/h10 h 33 min✦✦
November11°5°78 mm12 km/h8 h 46 min✦✦
December9°3°73 mm13 km/h7 h 52 min✦

Reports from the Street

What readers in Reading see right now · last 3 hours

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Questions Readers Ask about Reading

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Reading today?

Right now it is 5 °C (40 °F) with fog; it feels like 2 °C (36 °F). Today’s high is 7 °C (45 °F) and tonight’s low 4 °C (40 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Reading this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 2 of the next 7 days, about 14 mm (0.55 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Wednesday.

Are there any weather warnings for Reading?

No warnings, but one notice is on the wire: fog advisory.

What is the warmest month in Reading?

July, with an average high of 23 °C (74 °F). The coldest is February, when nights average 2 °C (36 °F). The wettest month is October, with 79 mm (3.1 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Reading?

August and July. August brings highs near 23 °C (73 °F) and about 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain; July highs near 23 °C (74 °F) and 52 mm (2.0 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Reading?

Hardly ever — even the coldest month averages 2 °C (36 °F) at night, so lasting snow is rare.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BracknellEngland16 km ESE11°5°81 mm
MaidenheadEngland19 km ENE11°5°71 mm
BasingstokeEngland23 km SSW11°5°92 mm
High WycombeEngland25 km NE10°4°79 mm
SloughEngland27 km ENE11°5°68 mm
WokingEngland32 km ESE12°5°73 mm
UxbridgeEngland35 km ENE11°5°65 mm
GuildfordEngland37 km SE11°5°81 mm

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The Editor’s Remark

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