Climate normals · 1970–2000
Wakefield Climate
Wakefield is a city in United Kingdom (ENG) with a population of about 109,766. Its average annual temperature is 9.5°C (49°F), with roughly 694 mm of rain per year.
9.5°C
Avg Temp
694
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Wakefield Climate
Wakefield has an average annual temperature of 9.5°C (49°F) and receives about 694 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
9.5°C
Avg Temp
694
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4° / 39° | 70 mm |
| February | 4° / 39° | 50 mm |
| March | 6° / 43° | 56 mm |
| April | 8° / 46° | 52 mm |
| May | 11° / 52° | 49 mm |
| June | 14° / 57° | 60 mm |
| July | 16° / 61° | 46 mm |
| August | 16° / 61° | 57 mm |
| September | 13° / 56° | 56 mm |
| October | 10° / 50° | 61 mm |
| November | 7° / 44° | 64 mm |
| December | 5° / 41° | 73 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 Wakefield
The most comfortable months to visit Wakefield 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 January (near 1°C low). December is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Wakefield are typically July, August and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Wakefield, United Kingdom has an average annual temperature of 9.5°C and about 694 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Wakefield 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.