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Rotherham Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

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 maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Rotherham is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average maximum 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 drop to an average of around 2°C during these months.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

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

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.

Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Sheffield, the United Kingdom (9 KM, 5 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Sheffield, the United Kingdom (9 KM, 5 Miles).

Forecast for Rotherham

Tuesday
4 Feb
Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
10°C
0.4 mm
Wednesday
5 Feb
Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
7°C
0 mm
Thursday
6 Feb
Clear sky
Clear sky
6°C
0 mm

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

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:
  • Which is the warmest month in Rotherham?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 21°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Rotherham?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Rotherham?
    June tops the wettest month list with 85 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Rotherham?
    March is the driest month with 59 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Rotherham?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 199 hours of sunshine.

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