Leeds Climate by Month
Leeds, England, United Kingdom
Mild summers and cool winters, with rain spread through the year.
The climate in Leeds is one of mild summers and cool winters, with rain spread through the year. Afternoon highs range from 45°F (7°C) in January to 70°F (21°C) in July, and February nights average 35°F (2°C). About 30 in (762 mm) of rain falls in a typical year, with no clear rainy season. The air is humid, averaging 79% relative humidity.
- Warmest month
- 70°F(21°C)
- Average high, July
- Coldest nights
- 35°F(2°C)
- Average low, February
- Rain per year
- 30 in(762 mm)
- No clear rainy season
- Humidity
- 79%
- Sunniest: May
Best and worst months in Leeds
Best for weatherJuly and August are the best time for weather in Leeds: highs near 70°F (21°C) and about 2.5 in (65 mm) of rain a month.
Least pleasantDecember and January are the least pleasant; January is the coldest, with highs of only 45°F (7°C).
Comfort combines how close the afternoon high is to 75°F (24°C) with how much rain falls and how humid it is. See where the weather is best in July.
Temperature and rain through the year
Highs and lows (°F)
Average highAverage low
Rain (in per month)
Leeds weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanJanuary | 45°F(7°C) | 35°F(2°C) | 2.7 in(69 mm) | 83% | 0.6 |
| FebFebruary | 46°F(8°C) | 35°F(2°C) | 2.2 in(57 mm) | 82% | 1.3 |
| MarMarch | 50°F(10°C) | 37°F(3°C) | 1.9 in(49 mm) | 83% | 2.4 |
| AprApril | 55°F(13°C) | 40°F(5°C) | 2.0 in(51 mm) | 71% | 3.6 |
| MayMay | 61°F(16°C) | 45°F(7°C) | 2.0 in(52 mm) | 72% | 4.7 |
| JunJune | 67°F(19°C) | 51°F(10°C) | 2.8 in(72 mm) | 72% | 4.7 |
| JulJulyBest | 70°F(21°C) | 54°F(12°C) | 2.4 in(62 mm) | 73% | 4.6 |
| AugAugustBest | 69°F(21°C) | 54°F(12°C) | 2.6 in(67 mm) | 75% | 3.9 |
| SepSeptember | 64°F(18°C) | 50°F(10°C) | 2.4 in(62 mm) | 76% | 2.7 |
| OctOctober | 57°F(14°C) | 45°F(7°C) | 2.8 in(70 mm) | 88% | 1.6 |
| NovNovember | 50°F(10°C) | 39°F(4°C) | 2.8 in(71 mm) | 90% | 0.7 |
| DecDecember | 46°F(8°C) | 36°F(2°C) | 3.1 in(80 mm) | 81% | 0.5 |
1991–2020 averages. Sun is solar radiation in kWh/m² per day. Highlighted: the most comfortable months.
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