Leigh Climate by Month
The climate in Leigh 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.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average day and night temperature
In Leigh, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 22°C in July to a chilly 9°C in the coolest month, February. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 3°C, particularly during the colder months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
On average, Leigh receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 852 mm. Precipitation levels in Leigh remain relatively steady throughout the year. October has the most rain, with 83 mm over 16 days. In March, this drops slightly to 59 mm, making the city's climate fairly predictable.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Leigh serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.8 hours of daily sunlight.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
The best time of year to visit Leigh 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 9°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 83 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 59 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 225 hours of sunshine.
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