Wakefield weather forecast
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 |
Seasons in Wakefield
Spring (March–May). Daytime highs in Wakefield climb from 10.4°C in March to 16.1°C by May, while nights ease from 3.2°C to 7.9°C. The season brings around 192mm of rain in total.
Summer (June–August). The warmest stretch of the year: afternoons average 19.9°C, peaking in August at 20.3°C. June is usually the driest of the summer months (63mm over ~11 rainy days). Around the June solstice, Wakefield gets roughly 16.8 hours of daylight.
Autumn (September–November). Daytime temperatures fall from 18.2°C in September to 10.3°C by November, and rainfall builds to its annual peak — October is the wettest month of the year (115mm).
Winter (December–February). Nights average 3.1°C, with January the coldest month (average low 2.4°C, daytime high 7.4°C). Expect about 43 days with measurable rain over the three months, and only around 7.2 hours of daylight in mid-December.
How Wakefield compares
| Wakefield | UK town average | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual rainfall | 928mm | 1054mm |
| Rainy days per year | 161 | 167 |
| Summer daytime high | 19.9°C | 19.7°C |
| Winter night low | 3.1°C | 3.4°C |
Wakefield is about 12% drier than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm), based on 2020–2024 monthly normals.
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).
When is the best time to visit Wakefield for good weather?
Late spring and summer offer the most reliable weather in Wakefield. June is typically the driest of the warm months (63mm of rain), while August is the warmest, averaging 20.3°C by day — and near the June solstice there are around 17 hours of daylight to enjoy.
How does Wakefield's weather compare with the rest of the UK?
Wakefield receives 928mm of rain a year, about 12% 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 3.1°C versus 3.4°C.
Is it going to rain in Wakefield?
For up-to-the-minute rain tracking, check the live rain radar — as a long-term guide, Wakefield averages 161 rainy days a year, with October the wettest month (115mm) and April the driest (53mm).
What is the 7-day forecast for Wakefield?
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.