Climate Insights for Leeds

The climate in Leeds is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 986mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 163mm of rainfall. Leeds is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 1°C.

Temperatures in Leeds vary considerably across the year, with a 32°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 6°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.

Leeds is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 986mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 82mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 163mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 4mm. That's 160mm less than March, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Leeds is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/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 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Leeds, which began on June 21, 2026. Leeds 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 33°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 1°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 52 days from now.

The best time to visit Leeds is during April, May and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 50mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 33°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 1°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Leeds 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. 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.