City in West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Leeds weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Leeds
May–September is warmest. Leeds Festival (August bank holiday) and Pride (August) fill hotels; winters are cold and grey.
Leeds weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan6°60 mm
- Feb7°51 mm
- Mar9°50 mm
- Apr13°49 mm
- May16°55 mm
- Jun19°75 mm
- Jul21°74 mm
- Aug20°83 mm
- Sep18°57 mm
- Oct14°74 mm
- Nov9°69 mm
- Dec6°65 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C43°F | 1°C34°F | 60 mm | 94% | Cold |
| February | 7°C44°F | 1°C33°F | 51 mm | 91% | Cold |
| March | 9°C49°F | 2°C35°F | 50 mm | 86% | Cold |
| April | 13°C55°F | 4°C38°F | 49 mm | 83% | Cool |
| May | 16°C60°F | 7°C44°F | 55 mm | 80% | Cool |
| June | 19°C66°F | 10°C50°F | 75 mm | 81% | Pleasant |
| July | 21°C69°F | 12°C53°F | 74 mm | 81% | Pleasant |
| August | 20°C68°F | 11°C53°F | 83 mm | 83% | Pleasant |
| September | 18°C64°F | 9°C48°F | 57 mm | 85% | Cool |
| October | 14°C56°F | 7°C44°F | 74 mm | 90% | Cool |
| November | 9°C49°F | 4°C39°F | 69 mm | 93% | Cold |
| December | 6°C43°F | 2°C35°F | 65 mm | 95% | Cold |
Best months across United Kingdom
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| London | May–Jul, Sep | Jul (23°C) |
| Edinburgh | May–Jun, Aug–Sep | Jul (18°C) |
| Manchester | May–Jul, Sep | Jul (20°C) |
| Liverpool | May–Jul, Sep | Jul (19°C) |
| Oxford | May–Jun, Sep | Jul (22°C) |
| Bath | May–Jun, Sep | Jul (21°C) |
| Cambridge | May–Jun, Sep | Jul (23°C) |
| Glasgow | May–Jul, Sep | Jul (18°C) |
| Brighton | May–Jul, Sep | Jul (21°C) |
| Scottish Highlands | May–Jun, Sep | Jul (18°C) |
| Isle of Skye | May–Jun, Sep | Jul (15°C) |
| York | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (21°C) |
| Bristol | May–Jul, Sep | Jul (22°C) |
| Lake District | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (18°C) |
| Cornwall | May–Jun, Sep | Jul (18°C) |
| Cotswolds | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (22°C) |
| Belfast | May–Jul, Sep | Jul (17°C) |
| Cardiff | May–Jul, Sep | Jul (20°C) |
| Birmingham | May–Jul, Sep | Jul (21°C) |
| Newcastle | May–Jul, Sep | Jul (19°C) |
| Leeds | May–Jul, Sep | Jul (21°C) |
| Snowdonia | May–Jul, Sep | Jul (19°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Leeds?
May–Jul, Sep. May–September is warmest. Leeds Festival (August bank holiday) and Pride (August) fill hotels; winters are cold and grey.
When is the rainy season in Leeds?
Rain peaks in August with about 83 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Leeds?
July, with average highs of 21°C (69°F).
How cold does Leeds get?
The coolest nights are in February, averaging 1°C (33°F).
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Sources
- NASA POWER climatology (2001–2020)
- Visit Leeds
- West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Metro)
- Leeds Bradford Airport
- Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.