Leeds, United Kingdom - Weather and Climate
The climate in Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from pleasant during the warmest months
to cold in the cooler months.
It maintains moderate precipitation patterns.
Let’s explore the climate details to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Leeds, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 21°C in July to a chilly 8°C in the coolest month, February.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 2°C during the colder months.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
On average, Leeds receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 859 mm. Precipitation levels in Leeds remain relatively steady throughout the year. June has the most rain, with 82 mm over 14 days. In March, this drops slightly to 61 mm, making the city's climate fairly predictable.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Leeds serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in June with an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 0.8 hours of daily sunlight.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Forecast for Leeds
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Leeds in the United Kingdom
During the months of July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
July has an average maximum temperature of 21°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 82 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 61 mm of precipitation.
June is the sunniest month with an average of 191 hours of sunshine.
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