Barnsley weather
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 |
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).