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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 May, June, July and August, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest October rain is behind you.

Barnsley is warmest in July (highs near 19°C) and coldest in January (lows around 2°C), with roughly 1105 mm of precipitation across the year and October the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is May, June, July and August.

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

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
Cold
Feb
Cool
Mar
Cool
Apr
11°
Cool
May
16°
Mild
Jun
18°
10°
Mild
Jul
19°
12°
Mild
Aug
19°
12°
Mild
Sep
18°
11°
Mild
Oct
14°
Cool
Wettest
Nov
Cool
Dec
Cool

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Barnsley?
The most comfortable time to visit Barnsley is usually May, June, July and August, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest October 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 2°C.
When is the rainy season in Barnsley?
The wettest month in Barnsley is usually October, out of roughly 1105 mm of precipitation across the year.

Barnsley month by month