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Reading

Culture Corner

The University of Reading in relation to the downtown shopping centre and train station
The red brick, common on Reading buildings, makes for picturesque street scenes

Region and Population

Located a short 30 minutes by train to the West of London, residents and visitors alike enjoy the fresh air and flowing waters of the Rivers Thames and Avon.

Reading is a beautiful and quaint city, with a population of 233,000.

Climate

A mild and damp climate is typical for Reading weather. It is not strange however, to witness a complete change from rain clouds to sunshine in a matter of minutes.

Average monthly highs and lows (degrees Fahrenheit) and rainfall (inches) in Reading:

TypeJanFebMarAprMayJuneJulAugSeptOctNovDec
Highs424450526568706967585044
Lows343434444852545251483438
Avg. Rainfall2.11.61.71.72.02.12.42.32.42.62.42.2