When is the best time to go to Leicester?

When is the best time to go to Leicester? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Leicester are July, August and September
  • On average, the warmest months are July and August
  • The coldest months are January and February
  • The rainiest months are May, June, July, August and October


Annual weather in Leicester

For full information about the climate and weather in Leicester a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

January 38°F/43°F
2.5in
February 38°F/47°F
2.3in
March 40°F/50°F
2in
April 41°F/56°F
1.9in
May 49°F/61°F
3.1in
June 54°F/67°F
3.8in
July 58°F/70°F
3.4in
August 58°F/70°F
3.3in
September 52°F/67°F
1.9in
October 49°F/59°F
3in
November 43°F/50°F
2.5in
December 40°F/45°F
2.9in


Weather and climate in Leicester

Leicester enjoys a temperate oceanic climate (with warm summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Leicester is 58°F (ranging from 43°F in january to 70°F in july). Annual rainfall is 32.6in, with a minimum of 1.9in in september and a maximum of 3.8in in june.
  • From january to march the climate is the worst possible. The record temperature this month is 68°F and it rains in march about 2in.
  • Between april and august the climate is correct. The temperature rises to 70°F and you can expect to have 3.3in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • In the month of september the climate is favorable. The record temperature this month is 86°F and it rains in september about 1.9in.
  • In the month of october the climate is not good, but still OK. At lunchtime, it's 58°F in average and it rains about 13% of the time in october.
  • Between the months of november and december the climate is very bad. By early evening, the temperature averages 41°F and it rains about 17% of the time in december.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Leicester

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Leicester: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Leicester

Find out when Leicester has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Leicester

  • Very low season in Leicester
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February, March and April.
  • Low season in Leicester
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: May, June and November.
  • High season in Leicester
    The number of visitors to Leicester is high in: December.
  • Peak season in Leicester
    The largest number of tourists visiting Leicester is during: July, August, September and October.

Figure: Visitor index for Leicester month by month



Best time for low prices in Leicester

Average prices of hotels in Leicester month by month

Generally, January is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Leicester. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, July is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price of hiring a car in Leicester

On average, it costs $ 95 per day to hire a car in Leicester. This price varies by $ 17 depending on the month. In march, hiring a car costs an average of $ 85 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in july is $ 101.

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