EnglandWhat’s the climate like in Wakefield?
The current climate in Wakefield features temperatures ranging from a high of 20°C to a low of 6°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 13°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 2°C and in the warmer months around 12°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Wakefield in recent years was 37°C in July 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -4°C in February 2018.
On average, Wakefield gets 835 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 12 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the weather in other parts of England? Check out the climate and weather for spots like London, Edinburgh, Cornwall, or explore other destinations in England.
Best time to visit Wakefield?
The best time to visit Wakefield for mild to warm weather is May up to September. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Wakefield.
Climate Table of Wakefield
The climate table of Wakefield shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 6 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 8 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 4 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 74 | 75 | 70 | 37 | 55 | 58 | 74 | 61 | 64 | 90 | 88 | 89 |
| Snow (cm) | 1,6 | 4,2 | 3,0 | 0,6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,6 | 2,0 |
| UV Index | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 13°C
- Highest temperature: 20°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 6°C in January
- Precipitation*: 835 mm per year, averaging 70 mm per month
- Snowfall: 12 cm per year
- Driest months: 37 mm in April, 55 mm in May and 58 mm in June
- Wettest months: 90 mm in October, 89 mm in December and 88 mm in November
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
Average Temperature per Month in Wakefield
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Wakefield, England. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Wakefield
This graph shows how much rainfall Wakefield, England, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Wakefield
This graph shows how much snow Wakefield, England, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Wakefield
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Wakefield, England. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Wakefield
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Wakefield, England. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Wakefield
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Wakefield, England, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Wakefield
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Wakefield, England, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average weather in Wakefield by month
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