Barnsley weather forecast
UK towns · South Yorkshire, England · 53.55°N 1.48°W
Barnsley, in South Yorkshire, England, has its warmest weather in August, when daytime temperatures average 19.4°C, while January nights are the coldest at around 2.3°C. The town sees roughly 1001mm of rain a year; October is normally the wettest month and April the driest. Figures are averaged from 2020–2024 observations.
Climate averages
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6.7° | 2.3° | 75mm | 12 |
| Feb | 8.1° | 3.1° | 115mm | 16 |
| Mar | 9.4° | 3.1° | 76mm | 15 |
| Apr | 11.5° | 3.8° | 57mm | 13 |
| May | 15.2° | 7.7° | 71mm | 15 |
| Jun | 18.2° | 10.3° | 68mm | 12 |
| Jul | 19.3° | 12.5° | 87mm | 15 |
| Aug | 19.4° | 12.6° | 69mm | 13 |
| Sep | 17.3° | 10.8° | 79mm | 12 |
| Oct | 13.5° | 8.3° | 120mm | 17 |
| Nov | 9.5° | 5.1° | 71mm | 13 |
| Dec | 7.1° | 3.3° | 113mm | 19 |
Seasons in Barnsley
Spring (March–May). Daytime highs in Barnsley climb from 9.4°C in March to 15.2°C by May, while nights ease from 3.1°C to 7.7°C. The season brings around 204mm of rain in total.
Summer (June–August). The warmest stretch of the year: afternoons average 19.0°C, peaking in August at 19.4°C. June is usually the driest of the summer months (68mm over ~12 rainy days). Around the June solstice, Barnsley gets roughly 16.8 hours of daylight.
Autumn (September–November). Daytime temperatures fall from 17.3°C in September to 9.5°C by November, and rainfall builds to its annual peak — October is the wettest month of the year (120mm).
Winter (December–February). Nights average 2.9°C, with January the coldest month (average low 2.3°C, daytime high 6.7°C). Expect about 47 days with measurable rain over the three months, and only around 7.2 hours of daylight in mid-December.
How Barnsley compares
| Barnsley | UK town average | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual rainfall | 1001mm | 1054mm |
| Rainy days per year | 172 | 167 |
| Summer daytime high | 19.0°C | 19.7°C |
| Winter night low | 2.9°C | 3.4°C |
Barnsley is about 5% drier than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm), based on 2020–2024 monthly normals.
Barnsley weather FAQs
What is the warmest month in Barnsley?
August is typically the warmest month in Barnsley, with average daytime highs of 19.4°C. Summer afternoons (June–August) average around 19.0°C.
What is the wettest month in Barnsley?
October is usually the wettest month, with around 120mm of rain over roughly 17 rainy days. April is typically the driest (57mm).
How much does it rain in Barnsley per year?
Barnsley receives roughly 1001mm of precipitation per year, spread over about 172 days with at least 1mm of rain (based on 2020–2024 observations).
How cold are winters in Barnsley?
Winter nights (December–February) in Barnsley average around 2.9°C, with January typically the coldest month (average low 2.3°C).
When is the best time to visit Barnsley for good weather?
Late spring and summer offer the most reliable weather in Barnsley. June is typically the driest of the warm months (68mm of rain), while August is the warmest, averaging 19.4°C by day — and near the June solstice there are around 17 hours of daylight to enjoy.
How does Barnsley's weather compare with the rest of the UK?
Barnsley receives 1001mm of rain a year, about 5% drier than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm). Summer daytime highs average 19.0°C against a UK-town average of 19.7°C, and winter nights average 2.9°C versus 3.4°C.
Is it going to rain in Barnsley?
For up-to-the-minute rain tracking, check the live rain radar — as a long-term guide, Barnsley averages 172 rainy days a year, with October the wettest month (120mm) and April the driest (57mm).
What is the 7-day forecast for Barnsley?
See the live hourly and 7-day forecast for day-by-day temperatures and rain chance. The figures on this page are long-term climate averages from 2020–2024, not the live forecast.