Climate in Leicester (England)

The climate of Leicester is oceanic, with quite cold, rainy winters and mild, relatively rainy summers.
The city is located in the center of England, in the East Midlands.
Winter is not very cold, but the sky is often cloudy, the humidity is high and there are periods when the wind blows moderate or strong. The rains are frequent.
On the coldest nights of the year, the temperature generally drops to around -6/-7 °C (19/21 °F), but can sometimes drop to lower values. At East Midlands Airport, located 25 km (15 mi) north west of Leicester, the temperature reached -17 °C (1.5 °F) in January 1982.
In summer, temperatures are generally mild or cool. It can also rain, albeit a little less often than in winter.
However, hot periods cannot be ruled out, usually of short duration. The highest record is 39 °C (102.2 °F) and was set in July 2022. Previously, the temperature had reached 35 °C (95 °F) in July 2019.

Best Time

The best time to visit Leicester is the summer, or more generally from mid-May to mid-September: temperatures are generally good for outdoors activities, although it's better to bring an umbrella, and a sweatshirt or sweater for the evening or for cool days.

Leicester - Climate data

In Leicester, the average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 4.5 °C (40.1 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 16.9 °C (62.4 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 620 millimeters (24.4 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 40 mm (1.6 in) in the driest month (February) to 60 mm (2.4 in) in the wettest ones (June, October) Here is the average precipitation.
There are on average around 1455 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Leicester - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of 4.5 °C (40 °F), with a minimum of 2.1 °C (35.7 °F) and a maximum of 7 °C (44.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4 °C (24.5 °F). However, it dropped to -8 °C (17.6 °F) in January 2002.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 12.5 °C (54.5 °F). However, it reached 15 °C (59 °F) in January 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 1.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 20% of the time.
The average humidity is 85%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 20 kph (12 mph).

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February is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of 4.8 °C (41 °F), with a minimum of 2 °C (35.6 °F) and a maximum of 7.6 °C (45.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -3.5 °C (25.5 °F). However, it dropped to -8 °C (17.6 °F) in February 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 13 °C (55 °F). However, it reached 18 °C (64.4 °F) in February 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 2.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 27% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 19 kph (12 mph).

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March is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of 6.5 °C (44 °F), with a minimum of 3.1 °C (37.6 °F) and a maximum of 10 °C (49.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2.5 °C (27.5 °F). However, it dropped to -7 °C (19.4 °F) in March 2018.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 15.5 °C (60 °F). However, it reached 21 °C (69.8 °F) in March 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 31% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 18 kph (11 mph).

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April is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 8.9 °C (48 °F), with a minimum of 4.8 °C (40.6 °F) and a maximum of 13 °C (55.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -1 °C (30 °F). However, it dropped to -6 °C (21.2 °F) in April 2007.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 19.5 °C (67.5 °F). However, it reached 25 °C (77 °F) in April 2003.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 36% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).

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May is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 11.8 °C (53 °F), with a minimum of 7.4 °C (45.4 °F) and a maximum of 16.2 °C (61.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2 °C (35.5 °F). However, it dropped to -1 °C (30.2 °F) in May 1996.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24 °C (75 °F). However, it reached 27 °C (80.6 °F) in May 2003.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 50 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 37% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).

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June is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 14.7 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 10.4 °C (50.7 °F) and a maximum of 19 °C (66.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6 °C (43 °F). However, it dropped to 2 °C (35.6 °F) in June 1991.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26.5 °C (80 °F). However, it reached 31 °C (87.8 °F) in June 2005.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 16 hours and 50 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 32% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).

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July, the warmest month of the year, is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 16.9 °C (62 °F), with a minimum of 12.4 °C (54.4 °F) and a maximum of 21.4 °C (70.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8.5 °C (47 °F). However, it dropped to 5 °C (41 °F) in July 1994.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). However, it reached 35 °C (95 °F) in July 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 16 hours and 10 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 38% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).

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August is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 16.7 °C (62 °F), with a minimum of 12.4 °C (54.3 °F) and a maximum of 21 °C (69.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8 °C (46 °F). However, it dropped to 5 °C (41 °F) in August 2012.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C (82.5 °F). However, it reached 34 °C (93.2 °F) in August 2003.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 35 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 39% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).

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September is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 14.1 °C (57 °F), with a minimum of 10.2 °C (50.4 °F) and a maximum of 18 °C (64.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5 °C (41 °F). However, it dropped to 2 °C (35.6 °F) in September 2020.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24 °C (75 °F). However, it reached 29 °C (84.2 °F) in September 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 36% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).

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October is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 10.7 °C (51 °F), with a minimum of 7.5 °C (45.6 °F) and a maximum of 13.8 °C (56.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1.5 °C (34.5 °F). However, it dropped to -3 °C (26.6 °F) in October 1993.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 19 °C (66.5 °F). However, it reached 28 °C (82.4 °F) in October 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 31% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (10 mph).

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November is generally a quite mild month. The average temperature is of 7.2 °C (45 °F), with a minimum of 4.6 °C (40.2 °F) and a maximum of 9.8 °C (49.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2 °C (28.5 °F). However, it dropped to -10 °C (14 °F) in November 2010.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 15 °C (59 °F). However, it reached 18 °C (64.4 °F) in November 2005.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 2 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 24% of the time.
The average humidity is 86%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 18 kph (11 mph).

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December is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of 4.8 °C (41 °F), with a minimum of 2.4 °C (36.3 °F) and a maximum of 7.1 °C (44.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4 °C (24.5 °F). However, it dropped to -13 °C (8.6 °F) in December 2010.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 13 °C (55 °F). However, it reached 15 °C (59 °F) in December 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 7 hours and 40 minutes. So the days are short. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 1.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 20% of the time.
The average humidity is 87%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 19 kph (12 mph).