Castleford Climate by Month
The climate in Castleford is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from pleasant during the warmest months
to cold in the cooler months.
It receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
In Castleford, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average daytime temperatures reach a pleasant 22°C in July. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 8°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 2°C during this month.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
On average, Castleford receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 787 mm. Despite minor fluctuations, Castleford enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In June, you can expect around 78 mm of precipitation, while in March, Castleford receives about 55 mm.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
Castleford can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of June under a blue sky, with approximately 6.4 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 0.8 hours of sunlight per day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
The best time of year to visit Castleford 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 22°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 78 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 55 mm of precipitation.
June is the sunniest month with an average of 191 hours of sunshine.
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