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The best time to visit Derby

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

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Derby 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.

Derby is warmest in June (highs near 20°C) and coldest in January (lows around 2°C), with roughly 973 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 Derby forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Derby weather by month

what to expect in Derby through the year

Here is Derby'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 Derby by season.

Jan
7°
2°
Cold
Feb
10°
4°
Cool
Mar
10°
4°
Cool
Apr
12°
5°
Cool
May
17°
9°
Mild
Jun
20°
11°
Mild
Jul
20°
12°
Mild
Aug
20°
12°
Mild
Sep
19°
11°
Mild
Oct
15°
8°
Mild
Wettest
Nov
9°
4°
Cool
Dec
9°
5°
Cool

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Derby?
The most comfortable time to visit Derby 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 Derby?
June is the warmest month in Derby, averaging highs near 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Derby?
January is the coldest month in Derby, with lows around 2°C.
When is the rainy season in Derby?
The wettest month in Derby is usually October, out of roughly 973 mm of precipitation across the year.

Derby month by month

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