Leicester Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Leicester experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from warm days
to cold weather.
It maintains moderate precipitation patterns.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Leicester is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 22°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
Generally, Leicester receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 751 mm annually. Precipitation levels in Leicester remain relatively steady throughout the year. July has the most rain, with 72 mm over 12 days. In March, this drops slightly to 51 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, Leicester serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in June with an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.6 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
broken clouds and no rain partly cloudy and no rain broken clouds and no rainForecast for Leicester
2 m/s
3 m/s
6 m/s
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Leicester 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.
July tops the wettest month list with 72 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 51 mm of precipitation.
June is the sunniest month with an average of 189 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
