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The best time to visit Leicester

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

Short answer

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

Leicester is warmest in August (highs near 21°C) and coldest in January (lows around 2°C), with roughly 913 mm of precipitation across the year and September 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 Leicester forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Leicester weather by month

what to expect in Leicester through the year

Here is Leicester'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 Leicester by season.

Jan
Cold
Feb
10°
Cool
Mar
10°
Cool
Apr
12°
Cool
May
17°
Mild
Jun
20°
11°
Mild
Jul
20°
12°
Mild
Aug
21°
12°
Mild
Sep
19°
11°
Mild
Wettest
Oct
15°
Mild
Nov
Cool
Dec
Cool

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Leicester?
The most comfortable time to visit Leicester is usually May, June, July and August, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest September rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Leicester?
August is the warmest month in Leicester, averaging highs near 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Leicester?
January is the coldest month in Leicester, with lows around 2°C.
When is the rainy season in Leicester?
The wettest month in Leicester is usually September, out of roughly 913 mm of precipitation across the year.

Leicester month by month