Telford weather forecast
UK towns · Shropshire, England · 52.68°N 2.45°W
Telford, in Shropshire, England, has its warmest weather in August, when daytime temperatures average 20.5°C, while January nights are the coldest at around 2.3°C. The town sees roughly 893mm 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 | 7.5° | 2.3° | 63mm | 10 |
| Feb | 9.3° | 3.6° | 75mm | 12 |
| Mar | 10.4° | 3.4° | 63mm | 14 |
| Apr | 12.7° | 4.1° | 47mm | 11 |
| May | 16.4° | 7.9° | 69mm | 13 |
| Jun | 19.5° | 10.8° | 63mm | 11 |
| Jul | 20.4° | 12.6° | 82mm | 14 |
| Aug | 20.5° | 12.8° | 71mm | 15 |
| Sep | 18.4° | 11.1° | 87mm | 12 |
| Oct | 14.5° | 8.7° | 117mm | 17 |
| Nov | 10.4° | 5.3° | 58mm | 12 |
| Dec | 8.1° | 3.8° | 98mm | 17 |
Seasons in Telford
Spring (March–May). Daytime highs in Telford climb from 10.4°C in March to 16.4°C by May, while nights ease from 3.4°C to 7.9°C. The season brings around 179mm of rain in total.
Summer (June–August). The warmest stretch of the year: afternoons average 20.1°C, peaking in August at 20.5°C. June is usually the driest of the summer months (63mm over ~11 rainy days). Around the June solstice, Telford gets roughly 16.6 hours of daylight.
Autumn (September–November). Daytime temperatures fall from 18.4°C in September to 10.4°C by November, and rainfall builds to its annual peak — October is the wettest month of the year (117mm).
Winter (December–February). Nights average 3.2°C, with January the coldest month (average low 2.3°C, daytime high 7.5°C). Expect about 39 days with measurable rain over the three months, and only around 7.4 hours of daylight in mid-December.
How Telford compares
| Telford | UK town average | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual rainfall | 893mm | 1054mm |
| Rainy days per year | 158 | 167 |
| Summer daytime high | 20.1°C | 19.7°C |
| Winter night low | 3.2°C | 3.4°C |
Telford is about 15% drier than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm), based on 2020–2024 monthly normals.
Telford weather FAQs
What is the warmest month in Telford?
August is typically the warmest month in Telford, with average daytime highs of 20.5°C. Summer afternoons (June–August) average around 20.1°C.
What is the wettest month in Telford?
October is usually the wettest month, with around 117mm of rain over roughly 17 rainy days. April is typically the driest (47mm).
How much does it rain in Telford per year?
Telford receives roughly 893mm of precipitation per year, spread over about 158 days with at least 1mm of rain (based on 2020–2024 observations).
How cold are winters in Telford?
Winter nights (December–February) in Telford average around 3.2°C, with January typically the coldest month (average low 2.3°C).
When is the best time to visit Telford for good weather?
Late spring and summer offer the most reliable weather in Telford. June is typically the driest of the warm months (63mm of rain), while August is the warmest, averaging 20.5°C by day — and near the June solstice there are around 17 hours of daylight to enjoy.
How does Telford's weather compare with the rest of the UK?
Telford receives 893mm of rain a year, about 15% drier than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm). Summer daytime highs average 20.1°C against a UK-town average of 19.7°C, and winter nights average 3.2°C versus 3.4°C.
Is it going to rain in Telford?
For up-to-the-minute rain tracking, check the live rain radar — as a long-term guide, Telford averages 158 rainy days a year, with October the wettest month (117mm) and April the driest (47mm).
What is the 7-day forecast for Telford?
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.