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The best time to visit Sheffield

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

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Sheffield 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.

Sheffield is warmest in July (highs near 20°C) and coldest in January (lows around 2°C), with roughly 936 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 Sheffield forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Sheffield weather by month

what to expect in Sheffield through the year

Here is Sheffield'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 Sheffield by season.

Jan
Cool
Feb
10°
Cool
Mar
10°
Cool
Apr
12°
Cool
May
17°
Mild
Jun
19°
11°
Mild
Jul
20°
12°
Mild
Aug
20°
13°
Mild
Sep
19°
11°
Mild
Oct
14°
Cool
Wettest
Nov
Cool
Dec
Cool

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Sheffield?
The most comfortable time to visit Sheffield 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 Sheffield?
July is the warmest month in Sheffield, averaging highs near 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Sheffield?
January is the coldest month in Sheffield, with lows around 2°C.
When is the rainy season in Sheffield?
The wettest month in Sheffield is usually October, out of roughly 936 mm of precipitation across the year.

Sheffield month by month