AI-generatedLeeds at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 20°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,510 h
- Rain a year
- 713 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 50 m
Climate in Leeds
Leeds has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 20 °C, while January is the coolest at 6 °C. With around 1,510 hours of sunshine a year, Leeds is rather dull; May is the sunniest month with 6.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: May – September
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 8°
- Midday, 13:00: about 13°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 13°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
07:3218:12
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:10–08:20 · evening 17:23–18:34
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:56–07:10 · evening 18:34–18:48
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Leeds in October?
In October, Leeds is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Leeds.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 41 min07:32 – 18:12
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 23 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 72 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+1Europe/London
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %54 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %2 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %39 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Leeds
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 3.1 of 10.7 hours of daylight in Leeds, 29 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Leeds
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 2 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 7).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 85 min
- Fair skin
- about 105 min
- Light brown skin
- over 2 h
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Leeds: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Leeds has about 13 rainy days with 67 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Leeds
How breezy and how cloudy Leeds is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Leeds typically peaks at 23 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 72 % of the sky over Leeds: mostly cloudy, with about 3.1 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Leeds
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (2°), the warmest in July (12°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to May, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 14 | 6° | 2° | 1.7 h | 12 | 56 |
| FebruaryFeb | 15 | 8° | 2° | 2.8 h | 11 | 50 |
| MarchMar | 25 | 9° | 3° | 3.8 h | 11 | 48 |
| AprilApr | 43 | 12° | 4° | 5.3 h | 11 | 53 |
| MayMay | 61 | 15° | 7° | 6.4 h | 11 | 56 |
| JuneJun | 73 | 18° | 10° | 6.0 h | 12 | 68 |
| JulyJul | 73 | 20° | 12° | 6.3 h | 12 | 68 |
| AugustAug | 73 | 19° | 12° | 5.8 h | 12 | 68 |
| SeptemberSep | 68 | 17° | 10° | 4.5 h | 10 | 55 |
| OctoberOct | 39 | 13° | 8° | 3.1 h | 13 | 67 |
| NovemberNov | 20 | 9° | 5° | 2.1 h | 12 | 60 |
| DecemberDec | 13 | 7° | 3° | 1.6 h | 12 | 65 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
53.80° N, 1.55° W · 50 m · Europe/London
Best time to visit Leeds
The best time to visit Leeds is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to June and from August to September. Rain is most frequent in July and in October; the wettest month is June with 68 mm.
Leeds through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Leeds in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 9–15 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Leeds in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 18–20 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Leeds in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 9–17 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Leeds in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 6–8 °C by day
- 2 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Leeds for you.
Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Leeds
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Leeds: score 73 against 39. In June, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. June has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 39 | 73better |
| Day high | 13° | 18° |
| Night low | 8° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 3.1 h | 6.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 12better |
| Rainfall | 67 mm | 68 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Jun, Aug – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jul, Oct
12 or more rainy days
Leeds month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
14January6° · 2 h
In January, Leeds is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 56 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Leeds.
Leeds in January15February8° · 3 h
In February, Leeds is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 50 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Leeds.
Leeds in February25March9° · 4 h
In March, Leeds is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 48 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Leeds.
Leeds in March43April12° · 5 h
In April, Leeds is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 53 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Leeds.
Leeds in April61May15° · 6 h
In May, Leeds is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 56 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Leeds.
Leeds in May73June18° · 6 h
In June, Leeds is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Leeds.
Leeds in June73July20° · 6 h
In July, Leeds is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Leeds.
Leeds in July73August19° · 6 h
In August, Leeds is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Leeds.
Leeds in August68September17° · 5 h
In September, Leeds is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 55 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Leeds.
Leeds in September39October13° · 3 h
In October, Leeds is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Leeds.
Leeds in October20November9° · 2 h
In November, Leeds is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Leeds.
Leeds in November13December7° · 2 h
In December, Leeds is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Leeds.
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Leeds vs. Bradford
In October the holiday weather in Leeds and Bradford is about equally good (score 39 vs. 36). During the day it is about as warm in Bradford as in Leeds.
| in October | Leeds | Bradford |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 39 | 36 |
| Daytime high | 13° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 13 |
| Best time | May – Sep | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
United Kingdom in October: the best places
In October, Leeds ranks 10 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Lincoln14°47
- 2Nottingham14°45
- 3Leicester14°45
- 4Derby14°44
- 5Kingston upon Hull14°13°43
- 6York14°42
- 7Sheffield14°41
- 8Birmingham14°41
- 10LeedsThis page13°39
Planning a trip to Leeds
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Leeds in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Leeds has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 73) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 14).
- 38
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 63
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 73
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 39
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 13 °C by day
- 3.1 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 14
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- 1.7 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- Short trip – train or car is often quicker
- Distance
- 270 km
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Leeds
When is the best time to visit Leeds?
The best time to visit Leeds is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Leeds?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 20 °C and nights around 12 °C. January is the coolest month at 6 °C.
When does it rain most in Leeds?
Rain is most frequent in July and in October; the wettest month is June with 68 mm. The driest month is March with 48 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Leeds get?
Leeds gets around 1,510 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 6.4 hours a day; in December there are 1.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Leeds in?
Leeds uses the time zone Europe/London: UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
Which school holidays are best for Leeds?
Leeds has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 73) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 14). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 38, May half-term 63, Summer holidays 73, October half-term 39, Christmas holidays 14.
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