Bedford weather forecast
UK towns · Bedfordshire, England · 52.14°N 0.47°W
Bedford, in Bedfordshire, England, has its warmest weather in August, when daytime temperatures average 22.4°C, while January nights are the coldest at around 2.1°C. The town sees roughly 726mm 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 | 7.6° | 2.1° | 58mm | 11 |
| Feb | 9.8° | 3.6° | 56mm | 11 |
| Mar | 10.9° | 3.8° | 58mm | 14 |
| Apr | 13.3° | 4.6° | 39mm | 10 |
| May | 17° | 8.3° | 59mm | 12 |
| Jun | 20.5° | 11.5° | 59mm | 10 |
| Jul | 21.9° | 13.5° | 62mm | 13 |
| Aug | 22.4° | 13.8° | 48mm | 8 |
| Sep | 20° | 11.7° | 67mm | 11 |
| Oct | 15.4° | 9.1° | 90mm | 14 |
| Nov | 10.8° | 5.4° | 58mm | 9 |
| Dec | 8.3° | 3.8° | 72mm | 15 |
Seasons in Bedford
Spring (March–May). Daytime highs in Bedford climb from 10.9°C in March to 17°C by May, while nights ease from 3.8°C to 8.3°C. The season brings around 156mm of rain in total.
Summer (June–August). The warmest stretch of the year: afternoons average 21.6°C, peaking in August at 22.4°C. August is usually the driest of the summer months (48mm over ~8 rainy days). Around the June solstice, Bedford gets roughly 16.5 hours of daylight.
Autumn (September–November). Daytime temperatures fall from 20°C in September to 10.8°C by November, and rainfall builds to its annual peak — October is the wettest month of the year (90mm).
Winter (December–February). Nights average 3.2°C, with January the coldest month (average low 2.1°C, daytime high 7.6°C). Expect about 37 days with measurable rain over the three months, and only around 7.5 hours of daylight in mid-December.
How Bedford compares
| Bedford | UK town average | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual rainfall | 726mm | 1054mm |
| Rainy days per year | 138 | 167 |
| Summer daytime high | 21.6°C | 19.7°C |
| Winter night low | 3.2°C | 3.4°C |
Bedford is about 31% drier than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm), based on 2020–2024 monthly normals.
Bedford weather FAQs
What is the warmest month in Bedford?
August is typically the warmest month in Bedford, with average daytime highs of 22.4°C. Summer afternoons (June–August) average around 21.6°C.
What is the wettest month in Bedford?
October is usually the wettest month, with around 90mm of rain over roughly 14 rainy days. April is typically the driest (39mm).
How much does it rain in Bedford per year?
Bedford receives roughly 726mm of precipitation per year, spread over about 138 days with at least 1mm of rain (based on 2020–2024 observations).
How cold are winters in Bedford?
Winter nights (December–February) in Bedford average around 3.2°C, with January typically the coldest month (average low 2.1°C).
When is the best time to visit Bedford for good weather?
Late spring and summer offer the most reliable weather in Bedford. August is typically the driest of the warm months (48mm of rain), while August is the warmest, averaging 22.4°C by day — and near the June solstice there are around 17 hours of daylight to enjoy.
How does Bedford's weather compare with the rest of the UK?
Bedford receives 726mm of rain a year, about 31% drier than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm). Summer daytime highs average 21.6°C against a UK-town average of 19.7°C, and winter nights average 3.2°C versus 3.4°C.
Is it going to rain in Bedford?
For up-to-the-minute rain tracking, check the live rain radar — as a long-term guide, Bedford averages 138 rainy days a year, with October the wettest month (90mm) and April the driest (39mm).
What is the 7-day forecast for Bedford?
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.