Wakefield weather
UK towns · West Yorkshire, England · 53.68°N 1.50°W
Wakefield, in West Yorkshire, England, has its warmest weather in August, when daytime temperatures average 20.3°C, while January nights are the coldest at around 2.4°C. The town sees roughly 928mm 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 | 7.4° | 2.4° | 74mm | 11 |
| Feb | 9° | 3.4° | 102mm | 15 |
| Mar | 10.4° | 3.2° | 71mm | 14 |
| Apr | 12.5° | 4° | 53mm | 12 |
| May | 16.1° | 7.9° | 68mm | 12 |
| Jun | 19.2° | 10.6° | 63mm | 11 |
| Jul | 20.2° | 12.8° | 83mm | 15 |
| Aug | 20.3° | 12.9° | 65mm | 13 |
| Sep | 18.2° | 10.9° | 70mm | 12 |
| Oct | 14.3° | 8.5° | 115mm | 17 |
| Nov | 10.3° | 5.3° | 66mm | 12 |
| Dec | 7.8° | 3.5° | 98mm | 17 |
Wakefield weather FAQs
What is the warmest month in Wakefield?
August is typically the warmest month in Wakefield, with average daytime highs of 20.3°C. Summer afternoons (June–August) average around 19.9°C.
What is the wettest month in Wakefield?
October is usually the wettest month, with around 115mm of rain over roughly 17 rainy days. April is typically the driest (53mm).
How much does it rain in Wakefield per year?
Wakefield receives roughly 928mm of precipitation per year, spread over about 161 days with at least 1mm of rain (based on 2020–2024 observations).
How cold are winters in Wakefield?
Winter nights (December–February) in Wakefield average around 3.1°C, with January typically the coldest month (average low 2.4°C).