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The best time to visit Harrogate

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

Short answer

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

Harrogate is warmest in June (highs near 19°C) and coldest in January (lows around 2°C), with roughly 1030 mm of precipitation across the year and December 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 Harrogate forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Harrogate weather by month

what to expect in Harrogate through the year

Here is Harrogate'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 Harrogate by season.

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

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Harrogate?
The most comfortable time to visit Harrogate is usually May, June, July and August, 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 Harrogate?
June is the warmest month in Harrogate, averaging highs near 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Harrogate?
January is the coldest month in Harrogate, with lows around 2°C.
When is the rainy season in Harrogate?
The wettest month in Harrogate is usually December, out of roughly 1030 mm of precipitation across the year.

Harrogate month by month