Pontefract weather in July (West Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

Thinking of visiting Pontefract in July? Check the weather first! Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

Expect perfect weather in Pontefract during July, which means pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During July, you’ll experience the summer season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 22°C, while night temperatures can drop to 13°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Precipitation

Pontefract in July usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 71 mm for the month. On average, there are about 12 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 169 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, July is one of the better months to visit Pontefract. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Pontefract climate page with graphs.

 

Pontefract, monthly averages in July

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 71 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Sunshine 169 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 33% *  

Data from: Leeds, the United Kingdom (19 KM, 12 Miles).

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Pontefract, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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