Leicester weather
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 |
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).