Sheffield weather
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 |
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).