Harrogate weather forecast
UK towns · North Yorkshire, England · 53.99°N 1.54°W
Harrogate, in North Yorkshire, England, has its warmest weather in July, when daytime temperatures average 19.4°C, while January nights are the coldest at around 2°C. The town sees roughly 962mm 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 | 6.8° | 2° | 79mm | 13 |
| Feb | 8.3° | 2.9° | 110mm | 15 |
| Mar | 9.7° | 2.9° | 67mm | 14 |
| Apr | 11.8° | 3.6° | 52mm | 11 |
| May | 15.4° | 7.5° | 68mm | 14 |
| Jun | 18.5° | 10.2° | 68mm | 12 |
| Jul | 19.4° | 12.3° | 89mm | 15 |
| Aug | 19.4° | 12.4° | 77mm | 14 |
| Sep | 17.4° | 10.5° | 70mm | 11 |
| Oct | 13.6° | 8° | 110mm | 18 |
| Nov | 9.7° | 4.9° | 71mm | 12 |
| Dec | 7.2° | 3° | 101mm | 16 |
Seasons in Harrogate
Spring (March–May). Daytime highs in Harrogate climb from 9.7°C in March to 15.4°C by May, while nights ease from 2.9°C to 7.5°C. The season brings around 187mm of rain in total.
Summer (June–August). The warmest stretch of the year: afternoons average 19.1°C, peaking in July at 19.4°C. June is usually the driest of the summer months (68mm over ~12 rainy days). Around the June solstice, Harrogate gets roughly 16.9 hours of daylight.
Autumn (September–November). Daytime temperatures fall from 17.4°C in September to 9.7°C by November, with around 251mm of rain across the season.
Winter (December–February). Nights average 2.6°C, with January the coldest month (average low 2°C, daytime high 6.8°C). Expect about 44 days with measurable rain over the three months, and only around 7.1 hours of daylight in mid-December.
How Harrogate compares
| Harrogate | UK town average | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual rainfall | 962mm | 1054mm |
| Rainy days per year | 165 | 167 |
| Summer daytime high | 19.1°C | 19.7°C |
| Winter night low | 2.6°C | 3.4°C |
Harrogate is about 9% drier than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm), based on 2020–2024 monthly normals.
Harrogate weather FAQs
What is the warmest month in Harrogate?
July is typically the warmest month in Harrogate, with average daytime highs of 19.4°C. Summer afternoons (June–August) average around 19.1°C.
What is the wettest month in Harrogate?
February is usually the wettest month, with around 110mm of rain over roughly 15 rainy days. April is typically the driest (52mm).
How much does it rain in Harrogate per year?
Harrogate receives roughly 962mm of precipitation per year, spread over about 165 days with at least 1mm of rain (based on 2020–2024 observations).
How cold are winters in Harrogate?
Winter nights (December–February) in Harrogate average around 2.6°C, with January typically the coldest month (average low 2°C).
When is the best time to visit Harrogate for good weather?
Late spring and summer offer the most reliable weather in Harrogate. June is typically the driest of the warm months (68mm of rain), while July 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 Harrogate's weather compare with the rest of the UK?
Harrogate receives 962mm of rain a year, about 9% drier than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm). Summer daytime highs average 19.1°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 Harrogate?
For up-to-the-minute rain tracking, check the live rain radar — as a long-term guide, Harrogate averages 165 rainy days a year, with February the wettest month (110mm) and April the driest (52mm).
What is the 7-day forecast for Harrogate?
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.