Leicester weather forecast
UK towns · Leicestershire, England · 52.64°N 1.14°W
Leicester, in Leicestershire, England, has its warmest weather in August, when daytime temperatures average 21.1°C, while January nights are the coldest at around 1.8°C. The town sees roughly 787mm 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 | 7.1° | 1.8° | 55mm | 11 |
| Feb | 9.2° | 3.3° | 69mm | 12 |
| Mar | 10.3° | 3.4° | 61mm | 14 |
| Apr | 12.5° | 3.9° | 45mm | 11 |
| May | 16.3° | 7.9° | 63mm | 12 |
| Jun | 19.5° | 10.8° | 64mm | 13 |
| Jul | 20.8° | 12.7° | 75mm | 14 |
| Aug | 21.1° | 13° | 57mm | 11 |
| Sep | 18.9° | 11.1° | 71mm | 11 |
| Oct | 14.6° | 8.5° | 90mm | 15 |
| Nov | 10.2° | 5° | 60mm | 11 |
| Dec | 7.7° | 3.4° | 77mm | 15 |
Seasons in Leicester
Spring (March–May). Daytime highs in Leicester climb from 10.3°C in March to 16.3°C by May, while nights ease from 3.4°C to 7.9°C. The season brings around 169mm of rain in total.
Summer (June–August). The warmest stretch of the year: afternoons average 20.5°C, peaking in August at 21.1°C. August is usually the driest of the summer months (57mm over ~11 rainy days). Around the June solstice, Leicester gets roughly 16.6 hours of daylight.
Autumn (September–November). Daytime temperatures fall from 18.9°C in September to 10.2°C by November, and rainfall builds to its annual peak — October is the wettest month of the year (90mm).
Winter (December–February). Nights average 2.8°C, with January the coldest month (average low 1.8°C, daytime high 7.1°C). Expect about 38 days with measurable rain over the three months, and only around 7.4 hours of daylight in mid-December.
How Leicester compares
| Leicester | UK town average | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual rainfall | 787mm | 1054mm |
| Rainy days per year | 150 | 167 |
| Summer daytime high | 20.5°C | 19.7°C |
| Winter night low | 2.8°C | 3.4°C |
Leicester is about 25% drier than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm), based on 2020–2024 monthly normals.
Leicester weather FAQs
What is the warmest month in Leicester?
August is typically the warmest month in Leicester, with average daytime highs of 21.1°C. Summer afternoons (June–August) average around 20.5°C.
What is the wettest month in Leicester?
October is usually the wettest month, with around 90mm of rain over roughly 15 rainy days. April is typically the driest (45mm).
How much does it rain in Leicester per year?
Leicester receives roughly 787mm of precipitation per year, spread over about 150 days with at least 1mm of rain (based on 2020–2024 observations).
How cold are winters in Leicester?
Winter nights (December–February) in Leicester average around 2.8°C, with January typically the coldest month (average low 1.8°C).
When is the best time to visit Leicester for good weather?
Late spring and summer offer the most reliable weather in Leicester. August is typically the driest of the warm months (57mm of rain), while August is the warmest, averaging 21.1°C by day — and near the June solstice there are around 17 hours of daylight to enjoy.
How does Leicester's weather compare with the rest of the UK?
Leicester receives 787mm of rain a year, about 25% drier than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm). Summer daytime highs average 20.5°C against a UK-town average of 19.7°C, and winter nights average 2.8°C versus 3.4°C.
Is it going to rain in Leicester?
For up-to-the-minute rain tracking, check the live rain radar — as a long-term guide, Leicester averages 150 rainy days a year, with October the wettest month (90mm) and April the driest (45mm).
What is the 7-day forecast for Leicester?
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.