Rotherham Climate by Month
Rotherham experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from pleasant days
to cold weather.
It receives mid-range precipitation levels.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average day and night temperature
The climate in Rotherham is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 21°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 8°C during cooler months like February. At night, temperatures typically average around 2°C during these months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Rotherham receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 839 mm annually. Year-round, Rotherham has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, June, with 85 mm, and the driest month, March, with 59 mm, is minimal.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
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Rotherham. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.6 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.6 hours of sunlight per day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
The best time of year to visit Rotherham 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 85 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 59 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 199 hours of sunshine.
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