Castleford Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Castleford, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average daytime temperatures reach a pleasant 22°C (72°F) in July. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 8°C (46°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 13°C (55°F) in July to 2°C (36°F) in February.

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Temperature ranges by month

On average, Castleford receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 787 mm (31 in). Despite minor fluctuations, Castleford enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In June, you can expect around 78 mm (3.1 in) of precipitation, while in March, Castleford receives about 55 mm (2.2 in). For more details, please visit our Castleford Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine