Derby weather forecast
UK towns · Derbyshire, England · 52.92°N 1.47°W
Derby, in Derbyshire, England, has its warmest weather in August, when daytime temperatures average 20.8°C, while January nights are the coldest at around 2°C. The town sees roughly 852mm 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 | 7.2° | 2° | 57mm | 10 |
| Feb | 9.2° | 3.3° | 75mm | 13 |
| Mar | 10.4° | 3.2° | 65mm | 13 |
| Apr | 12.5° | 3.9° | 47mm | 11 |
| May | 16.3° | 7.9° | 68mm | 13 |
| Jun | 19.5° | 10.8° | 64mm | 11 |
| Jul | 20.6° | 12.6° | 84mm | 14 |
| Aug | 20.8° | 12.9° | 65mm | 13 |
| Sep | 18.6° | 11° | 76mm | 12 |
| Oct | 14.5° | 8.5° | 107mm | 16 |
| Nov | 10.2° | 4.9° | 58mm | 10 |
| Dec | 7.8° | 3.4° | 86mm | 16 |
Seasons in Derby
Spring (March–May). Daytime highs in Derby climb from 10.4°C in March to 16.3°C by May, while nights ease from 3.2°C to 7.9°C. The season brings around 180mm of rain in total.
Summer (June–August). The warmest stretch of the year: afternoons average 20.3°C, peaking in August at 20.8°C. June is usually the driest of the summer months (64mm over ~11 rainy days). Around the June solstice, Derby gets roughly 16.7 hours of daylight.
Autumn (September–November). Daytime temperatures fall from 18.6°C in September to 10.2°C by November, and rainfall builds to its annual peak — October is the wettest month of the year (107mm).
Winter (December–February). Nights average 2.9°C, with January the coldest month (average low 2°C, daytime high 7.2°C). Expect about 39 days with measurable rain over the three months, and only around 7.3 hours of daylight in mid-December.
How Derby compares
| Derby | UK town average | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual rainfall | 852mm | 1054mm |
| Rainy days per year | 152 | 167 |
| Summer daytime high | 20.3°C | 19.7°C |
| Winter night low | 2.9°C | 3.4°C |
Derby is about 19% drier than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm), based on 2020–2024 monthly normals.
Derby weather FAQs
What is the warmest month in Derby?
August is typically the warmest month in Derby, with average daytime highs of 20.8°C. Summer afternoons (June–August) average around 20.3°C.
What is the wettest month in Derby?
October is usually the wettest month, with around 107mm of rain over roughly 16 rainy days. April is typically the driest (47mm).
How much does it rain in Derby per year?
Derby receives roughly 852mm of precipitation per year, spread over about 152 days with at least 1mm of rain (based on 2020–2024 observations).
How cold are winters in Derby?
Winter nights (December–February) in Derby average around 2.9°C, with January typically the coldest month (average low 2°C).
When is the best time to visit Derby for good weather?
Late spring and summer offer the most reliable weather in Derby. June is typically the driest of the warm months (64mm of rain), while August is the warmest, averaging 20.8°C by day — and near the June solstice there are around 17 hours of daylight to enjoy.
How does Derby's weather compare with the rest of the UK?
Derby receives 852mm of rain a year, about 19% drier than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm). Summer daytime highs average 20.3°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 Derby?
For up-to-the-minute rain tracking, check the live rain radar — as a long-term guide, Derby averages 152 rainy days a year, with October the wettest month (107mm) and April the driest (47mm).
What is the 7-day forecast for Derby?
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.