Climate normals · 1970–2000
Sheffield Climate
Sheffield is a city in United Kingdom (ENG) with a population of about 556,500. Its average annual temperature is 9.3°C (49°F), with roughly 874 mm of rain per year.
9.3°C
Avg Temp
874
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Feb
Coldest Month
Sheffield Climate
Sheffield has an average annual temperature of 9.3°C (49°F) and receives about 874 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is February. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
9.3°C
Avg Temp
874
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Feb
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4° / 39° | 93 mm |
| February | 4° / 38° | 68 mm |
| March | 6° / 42° | 74 mm |
| April | 8° / 46° | 63 mm |
| May | 11° / 52° | 56 mm |
| June | 14° / 57° | 70 mm |
| July | 16° / 61° | 53 mm |
| August | 16° / 61° | 67 mm |
| September | 13° / 56° | 68 mm |
| October | 10° / 49° | 80 mm |
| November | 6° / 43° | 85 mm |
| December | 5° / 40° | 97 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Sheffield
The most comfortable months to visit Sheffield are typically July, August and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 21°C high). The coldest is February (near 1°C low). December is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Sheffield are typically July, August and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Sheffield, United Kingdom has an average annual temperature of 9.3°C and about 874 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is February.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Sheffield average about 21°C (70°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.