Climate Insights for Bradford

West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

Hottest
July
19°C peak67°F peak
Coldest
January
2°C low35°F low
Wettest
October
95 mm rain3.7 in rain
Best to Visit
July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Bradford is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 959 mm of precipitation falls per year. Bradford receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Bradford is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 2°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Bradford is cool. The average annual temperature is 49°F and approximately 37.8 in of precipitation falls per year. Bradford receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Bradford is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 35°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 6°Average: 4°Min: 2°FebMax: 7°Average: 5°Min: 2°MarMax: 9°Average: 6°Min: 3°AprMax: 12°Average: 8°Min: 4°MayMax: 15°Average: 11°Min: 7°JunMax: 18°Average: 14°Min: 10°JulMax: 19°Average: 16°Min: 12°AugMax: 19°Average: 15°Min: 12°SepMax: 16°Average: 13°Min: 10°OctMax: 13°Average: 10°Min: 7°NovMax: 9°Average: 6°Min: 4°DecMax: 7°Average: 5°Min: 3°
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Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 43°FAverage: 39°FMin: 35°FFebMax: 45°FAverage: 40°FMin: 36°FMarMax: 48°FAverage: 43°FMin: 37°FAprMax: 53°FAverage: 46°FMin: 38°FMayMax: 60°FAverage: 52°FMin: 45°FJunMax: 64°FAverage: 57°FMin: 50°FJulMax: 67°FAverage: 60°FMin: 53°FAugMax: 66°FAverage: 60°FMin: 53°FSepMax: 62°FAverage: 56°FMin: 50°FOctMax: 55°FAverage: 50°FMin: 45°FNovMax: 48°FAverage: 44°FMin: 39°FDecMax: 45°FAverage: 41°FMin: 38°F
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Bradford sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 2°C to 19°C. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 16°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 4°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Bradford sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 35°F to 67°F. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 67°F with a mean of 60°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 35°F and an average of 39°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 11°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 7°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 83mmSnow: 13mmFebPrecipitation: 84mmSnow: 11mmMarPrecipitation: 83mmSnow: 11mmAprPrecipitation: 55mmSnow: 2mmMayPrecipitation: 62mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 79mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 91mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 75mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 84mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 95mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 79mmSnow: 4mmDecPrecipitation: 90mmSnow: 6mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 5inFebPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 4inMarPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 4inAprPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 1inMayPrecipitation: 2.4inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 3.6inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 2.9inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 3.7inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 2inDecPrecipitation: 3.5inSnow (in): 2in
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Snow (in)

Bradford is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 959 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 80 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 95 mm of rainfall. July and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 55 mm. That's 40 mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 48cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 13cm.Bradford is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 37.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.1 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 3.7 in of rainfall. July and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 2.2 in. That's 1.6 in less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 19in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 5in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 17km/hFebWind Speed: 19km/hMarWind Speed: 16km/hAprWind Speed: 14km/hMayWind Speed: 13km/hJunWind Speed: 14km/hJulWind Speed: 14km/hAugWind Speed: 15km/hSepWind Speed: 15km/hOctWind Speed: 17km/hNovWind Speed: 16km/hDecWind Speed: 17km/h
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0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 11mphFebWind Speed: 12mphMarWind Speed: 10mphAprWind Speed: 9mphMayWind Speed: 8mphJunWind Speed: 9mphJulWind Speed: 8mphAugWind Speed: 9mphSepWind Speed: 9mphOctWind Speed: 10mphNovWind Speed: 10mphDecWind Speed: 11mph
Wind Speed

Bradford is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 19km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 18km/h in winter, 15km/h in spring, 14km/h in summer, 16km/h in autumn.Bradford is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 10mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 12mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 8mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 11mph in winter, 9mph in spring, 9mph in summer, 10mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan4°39°F
Feb5°40°F
Mar6°43°F
Apr8°46°F
May11°52°F
Jun14°57°F
Jul16°60°F
Aug15°60°F
Sep13°56°F
Oct10°50°F
Nov6°44°F
Dec5°41°F

The best time to visit Bradford is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 83 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 2°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Bradford is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 60°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.3 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 35°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bradford based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bradford based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
2 °C35 °F
6 °C43 °F
17 km/h11 mph
83 mm3.3 in
13 cm5 in
Feb
2 °C36 °F
7 °C45 °F
19 km/h12 mph
84 mm3.3 in
11 cm4 in
Mar
3 °C37 °F
9 °C48 °F
16 km/h10 mph
83 mm3.3 in
11 cm4 in
Apr
4 °C38 °F
12 °C53 °F
14 km/h9 mph
55 mm2.2 in
2 cm1 in
May
7 °C45 °F
15 °C60 °F
13 km/h8 mph
62 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
10 °C50 °F
18 °C64 °F
14 km/h9 mph
79 mm3.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
12 °C53 °F
19 °C67 °F
14 km/h8 mph
91 mm3.6 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
12 °C53 °F
19 °C66 °F
15 km/h9 mph
75 mm2.9 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
10 °C50 °F
16 °C62 °F
15 km/h9 mph
84 mm3.3 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
7 °C45 °F
13 °C55 °F
17 km/h10 mph
95 mm3.7 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
4 °C39 °F
9 °C48 °F
16 km/h10 mph
79 mm3.1 in
4 cm2 in
Dec
3 °C38 °F
7 °C45 °F
17 km/h11 mph
90 mm3.5 in
6 cm2 in