Bradford weather forecast
UK towns · West Yorkshire, England · 53.80°N 1.76°W
Bradford, in West Yorkshire, England, has its warmest weather in August, when daytime temperatures average 19.2°C, while January nights are the coldest at around 2°C. The town sees roughly 982mm of rain a year; February 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 | 6.6° | 2° | 83mm | 14 |
| Feb | 8° | 2.8° | 119mm | 16 |
| Mar | 9.5° | 2.7° | 75mm | 14 |
| Apr | 11.6° | 3.4° | 51mm | 12 |
| May | 15.3° | 7.3° | 69mm | 13 |
| Jun | 18.3° | 10° | 67mm | 12 |
| Jul | 19° | 12.1° | 90mm | 16 |
| Aug | 19.2° | 12.2° | 73mm | 14 |
| Sep | 17.2° | 10.3° | 70mm | 11 |
| Oct | 13.3° | 7.8° | 113mm | 19 |
| Nov | 9.5° | 4.7° | 70mm | 12 |
| Dec | 7.1° | 2.9° | 102mm | 18 |
Seasons in Bradford
Spring (March–May). Daytime highs in Bradford climb from 9.5°C in March to 15.3°C by May, while nights ease from 2.7°C to 7.3°C. The season brings around 195mm of rain in total.
Summer (June–August). The warmest stretch of the year: afternoons average 18.8°C, peaking in August at 19.2°C. June is usually the driest of the summer months (67mm over ~12 rainy days). Around the June solstice, Bradford gets roughly 16.8 hours of daylight.
Autumn (September–November). Daytime temperatures fall from 17.2°C in September to 9.5°C by November, with around 253mm of rain across the season.
Winter (December–February). Nights average 2.6°C, with January the coldest month (average low 2°C, daytime high 6.6°C). Expect about 48 days with measurable rain over the three months, and only around 7.2 hours of daylight in mid-December.
How Bradford compares
| Bradford | UK town average | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual rainfall | 982mm | 1054mm |
| Rainy days per year | 171 | 167 |
| Summer daytime high | 18.8°C | 19.7°C |
| Winter night low | 2.6°C | 3.4°C |
Bradford is about 7% drier than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm), based on 2020–2024 monthly normals.
Bradford weather FAQs
What is the warmest month in Bradford?
August is typically the warmest month in Bradford, with average daytime highs of 19.2°C. Summer afternoons (June–August) average around 18.8°C.
What is the wettest month in Bradford?
February is usually the wettest month, with around 119mm of rain over roughly 16 rainy days. April is typically the driest (51mm).
How much does it rain in Bradford per year?
Bradford receives roughly 982mm of precipitation per year, spread over about 171 days with at least 1mm of rain (based on 2020–2024 observations).
How cold are winters in Bradford?
Winter nights (December–February) in Bradford average around 2.6°C, with January typically the coldest month (average low 2°C).
When is the best time to visit Bradford for good weather?
Late spring and summer offer the most reliable weather in Bradford. June is typically the driest of the warm months (67mm of rain), while August is the warmest, averaging 19.2°C by day — and near the June solstice there are around 17 hours of daylight to enjoy.
How does Bradford's weather compare with the rest of the UK?
Bradford receives 982mm of rain a year, about 7% drier than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm). Summer daytime highs average 18.8°C against a UK-town average of 19.7°C, and winter nights average 2.6°C versus 3.4°C.
Is it going to rain in Bradford?
For up-to-the-minute rain tracking, check the live rain radar — as a long-term guide, Bradford averages 171 rainy days a year, with February the wettest month (119mm) and April the driest (51mm).
What is the 7-day forecast for Bradford?
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.