Climate Insights for Denton

The climate in Denton is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 959mm of precipitation falls per year. Denton receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Denton 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, December, when temperatures can drop to 3°C. Light snow can occur between January and February.

Temperatures in Denton vary considerably across the year, with a 32°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 35°C and an average of 30°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 7°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Denton is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 959mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 80mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 139mm of rainfall. April and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 39mm. That's 100mm less than May, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between January and February, totalling around 7cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 4cm.

Denton is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Denton, which began on June 21, 2026. Denton is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 35°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 3°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

The best time to visit Denton is during March, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 15°C with modest rainfall averaging 93mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 35°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 3°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 table below shows monthly climate averages for Denton 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.