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The best time to visit Barnsley

Month-by-month climate averages for Barnsley, England, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Barnsley is usually June, July, August and September, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest December rain is behind you.

Barnsley is warmest in July (highs near 19°C) and coldest in January (lows around 1°C), with roughly 901 mm of precipitation across the year and December the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is June, July, August and September.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Barnsley forecast - and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Barnsley weather by month

what to expect in Barnsley through the year, 1991-2020 averages

Here is Barnsley's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Barnsley by season.

Jan
6°
1°
Cold
Feb
7°
2°
Cold
Mar
8°
2°
Cool
Apr
11°
4°
Cool
May
14°
7°
Cool
Jun
17°
9°
Mild
Jul
19°
12°
Mild
Aug
19°
12°
Mild
Sep
17°
10°
Mild
Oct
13°
7°
Cool
Nov
9°
4°
Cool
Dec
6°
2°
Cold
Wettest

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Barnsley?
The most comfortable time to visit Barnsley is usually June, July, August and September, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest December rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Barnsley?
July is the warmest month in Barnsley, averaging highs near 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Barnsley?
January is the coldest month in Barnsley, with lows around 1°C.
When is the rainy season in Barnsley?
The wettest month in Barnsley is usually December, out of roughly 901 mm of precipitation across the year.

Barnsley month by month