Sheffield weather forecast
UK towns · South Yorkshire, England · 53.38°N 1.47°W
Sheffield, in South Yorkshire, England, has its warmest weather in August, when daytime temperatures average 20.4°C, while January nights are the coldest at around 2.2°C. The town sees roughly 859mm 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 | 7.3° | 2.2° | 60mm | 11 |
| Feb | 8.9° | 3.4° | 92mm | 14 |
| Mar | 10.2° | 3.2° | 60mm | 13 |
| Apr | 12.3° | 3.9° | 48mm | 12 |
| May | 16.1° | 7.8° | 61mm | 13 |
| Jun | 19.1° | 10.5° | 63mm | 11 |
| Jul | 20.3° | 12.6° | 78mm | 14 |
| Aug | 20.4° | 12.7° | 56mm | 12 |
| Sep | 18.2° | 10.9° | 75mm | 12 |
| Oct | 14.3° | 8.4° | 108mm | 16 |
| Nov | 10.1° | 5.2° | 62mm | 11 |
| Dec | 7.6° | 3.5° | 96mm | 18 |
Seasons in Sheffield
Spring (March–May). Daytime highs in Sheffield climb from 10.2°C in March to 16.1°C by May, while nights ease from 3.2°C to 7.8°C. The season brings around 169mm of rain in total.
Summer (June–August). The warmest stretch of the year: afternoons average 19.9°C, peaking in August at 20.4°C. August is usually the driest of the summer months (56mm over ~12 rainy days). Around the June solstice, Sheffield gets roughly 16.8 hours of daylight.
Autumn (September–November). Daytime temperatures fall from 18.2°C in September to 10.1°C by November, and rainfall builds to its annual peak — October is the wettest month of the year (108mm).
Winter (December–February). Nights average 3.0°C, with January the coldest month (average low 2.2°C, daytime high 7.3°C). Expect about 43 days with measurable rain over the three months, and only around 7.2 hours of daylight in mid-December.
How Sheffield compares
| Sheffield | UK town average | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual rainfall | 859mm | 1054mm |
| Rainy days per year | 157 | 167 |
| Summer daytime high | 19.9°C | 19.7°C |
| Winter night low | 3.0°C | 3.4°C |
Sheffield is about 19% drier than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm), based on 2020–2024 monthly normals.
Sheffield weather FAQs
What is the warmest month in Sheffield?
August is typically the warmest month in Sheffield, with average daytime highs of 20.4°C. Summer afternoons (June–August) average around 19.9°C.
What is the wettest month in Sheffield?
October is usually the wettest month, with around 108mm of rain over roughly 16 rainy days. April is typically the driest (48mm).
How much does it rain in Sheffield per year?
Sheffield receives roughly 859mm of precipitation per year, spread over about 157 days with at least 1mm of rain (based on 2020–2024 observations).
How cold are winters in Sheffield?
Winter nights (December–February) in Sheffield average around 3.0°C, with January typically the coldest month (average low 2.2°C).
When is the best time to visit Sheffield for good weather?
Late spring and summer offer the most reliable weather in Sheffield. August is typically the driest of the warm months (56mm of rain), while August is the warmest, averaging 20.4°C by day — and near the June solstice there are around 17 hours of daylight to enjoy.
How does Sheffield's weather compare with the rest of the UK?
Sheffield receives 859mm of rain a year, about 19% drier than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm). Summer daytime highs average 19.9°C against a UK-town average of 19.7°C, and winter nights average 3.0°C versus 3.4°C.
Is it going to rain in Sheffield?
For up-to-the-minute rain tracking, check the live rain radar — as a long-term guide, Sheffield averages 157 rainy days a year, with October the wettest month (108mm) and April the driest (48mm).
What is the 7-day forecast for Sheffield?
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.