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

Derby is warmest in July (highs near 20°C) and coldest in February (lows around 1°C), with roughly 739 mm of precipitation across the year and October 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 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, 1991-2020 averages

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
7°
1°
Cold
Mar
9°
3°
Cool
Apr
12°
5°
Cool
May
15°
7°
Mild
Jun
19°
10°
Mild
Jul
20°
12°
Mild
Aug
20°
12°
Mild
Sep
18°
10°
Mild
Oct
14°
7°
Cool
Wettest
Nov
9°
4°
Cool
Dec
7°
3°
Cold

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Derby?
The most comfortable time to visit Derby is usually June, July, August and September, 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?
July is the warmest month in Derby, averaging highs near 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Derby?
February is the coldest month in Derby, with lows around 1°C.
When is the rainy season in Derby?
The wettest month in Derby is usually October, out of roughly 739 mm of precipitation across the year.

Derby month by month

JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember