Leicester climate
Leicester (England, United Kingdom) has a temperate oceanic climate (Köppen Cfb). The average temperature over the year is 10 °C50 °F, and about 748 mm29 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Leicester climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 643 | 134 | 439 | 632.5 | 12 |
| Feb | 745 | 134 | 439 | 522.1 | 12 |
| Mar | 1049 | 235 | 642 | 512.0 | 8 |
| Apr | 1356 | 439 | 947 | 461.8 | 3 |
| May | 1762 | 745 | 1253 | 602.4 | 0 |
| Jun | 2067 | 1050 | 1559 | 662.6 | 0 |
| Jul | 2271 | 1254 | 1762 | 722.8 | 0 |
| Aug | 2170 | 1253 | 1661 | 732.9 | 0 |
| Sep | 1865 | 949 | 1457 | 512.0 | 0 |
| Oct | 1458 | 744 | 1151 | 753.0 | 0 |
| Nov | 1049 | 439 | 744 | 702.8 | 4 |
| Dec | 744 | 236 | 440 | 682.7 | 9 |
| Year | 2271 | 134 | 1050 | 74829 | 48 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 94% | 75% | 0.8 | 8:08 |
| Feb | 91% | 74% | 1.5 | 9:48 |
| Mar | 87% | 72% | 2.6 | 11:41 |
| Apr | 83% | 70% | 4.0 | 13:52 |
| May | 81% | 70% | 4.9 | 15:45 |
| Jun | 80% | 74% | 5.1 | 16:49 |
| Jul | 80% | 72% | 5.0 | 16:23 |
| Aug | 81% | 72% | 4.1 | 14:42 |
| Sep | 84% | 69% | 3.1 | 12:34 |
| Oct | 89% | 73% | 1.8 | 10:29 |
| Nov | 94% | 72% | 0.9 | 8:37 |
| Dec | 95% | 73% | 0.6 | 7:39 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Leicester is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 22 °C71 °F and a low of 12 °C54 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 6 °C43 °F and lows 1 °C34 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 13 °C23.3 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 748 mm29 in. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year. The wettest month is October (75 mm3.0 in), the driest is April (46 mm1.8 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 80% in July to 95% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 69%) are typical of September. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 10 km/h (6 mph) in July to 14 km/h (9 mph) in January. Daylight lasts from about 7.7 hours in December to 16.8 hours in June.
Best time to visit Leicester
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are June–September. Average highs then reach 18 °C65 °F to 22 °C71 °F. Precipitation is 51 mm2.0 in to 73 mm2.9 in per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 6 °C43 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Leicester
- Winter (December–February) — highs 643 to 7 °C45 °F, lows 134 to 2 °C36 °F, about 61 mm2.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1049 to 17 °C62 °F, lows 235 to 7 °C45 °F, about 52 mm2.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 2067 to 22 °C71 °F, lows 1050 to 12 °C54 °F, about 70 mm2.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1049 to 18 °C65 °F, lows 439 to 9 °C49 °F, about 66 mm2.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
How Leicester compares
The nearest larger place is Birmingham, about 55 km to the west. Compared with it, Leicester is on average 0.6 °C1 °F warmer. It receives a similar amount of precipitation. The difference is largest in August (0.7 °C1.3 °F warmer).
World Climates covers 66 places in the United Kingdom. By annual mean temperature, Leicester is the 41st warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 50th wettest. See all of them on the United Kingdom climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Brugge (Belgium, Cfb), Leeuwarden (The Netherlands, Cfb) and Amsterdam (The Netherlands, Cfb).
The same NASA POWER grid cell also contains Coventry (pop. 345,324). Their long-term averages in this dataset are essentially the same as for Leicester, so they do not have separate pages.
Nearby places
- Climate in Nottingham 35 km · 10 °C50 °F · 780 mm31 in
- Climate in Burton upon Trent 39 km · 10 °C49 °F · 853 mm34 in
- Climate in Birmingham 55 km · 9 °C49 °F · 764 mm30 in
- Climate in Mansfield 55 km · 9 °C49 °F · 780 mm31 in
- Climate in Peterborough 60 km · 10 °C50 °F · 682 mm27 in
- Climate in Wolverhampton 67 km · 9 °C49 °F · 764 mm30 in
- Climate in Milton Keynes 71 km · 10 °C50 °F · 712 mm28 in
- Climate in Lincoln 77 km · 10 °C50 °F · 712 mm28 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Leicester?
July is the warmest month in Leicester. Its average high is 22 °C (71 °F) and its average low is 12 °C (54 °F).
What is the coldest month in Leicester?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 6 °C (43 °F) and its average low is 1 °C (34 °F).
When does it rain the most in Leicester?
October is the wettest month with about 75 mm (3.0 in) of precipitation. April is the driest with about 46 mm (1.8 in).
What is the best time to visit Leicester?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are June–September.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station. So they can differ from airport records. The gaps are largest on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.