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The best time to visit Wakefield

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

Short answer

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

Wakefield is warmest in July (highs near 20°C) and coldest in January (lows around 1°C), with roughly 834 mm of precipitation across the year and December 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 Wakefield forecast - and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Wakefield weather by month

what to expect in Wakefield through the year, 1991-2020 averages

Here is Wakefield'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 Wakefield by season.

Jan
7°
1°
Cold
Feb
8°
2°
Cool
Mar
9°
2°
Cool
Apr
12°
5°
Cool
May
15°
7°
Mild
Jun
18°
10°
Mild
Jul
20°
12°
Mild
Aug
20°
13°
Mild
Sep
17°
10°
Mild
Oct
13°
7°
Cool
Nov
10°
4°
Cool
Dec
7°
3°
Cold
Wettest

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Wakefield?
The most comfortable time to visit Wakefield is usually June, July, August and September, 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 Wakefield?
July is the warmest month in Wakefield, averaging highs near 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Wakefield?
January is the coldest month in Wakefield, with lows around 1°C.
When is the rainy season in Wakefield?
The wettest month in Wakefield is usually December, out of roughly 834 mm of precipitation across the year.

Wakefield month by month