When is the best time to go to Barnsley

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Barnsley, United Kingdom. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Barnsley weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Barnsley are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Barnsley January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 63mm 1.7hrs 9.5hrs

The climate in Barnsley during January can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Barnsley for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Barnsley and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Barnsley with around 63mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Barnsley February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 50mm 2.3hrs 11.1hrs

February in Barnsley is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Barnsley.

February is in the winter in Barnsley and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Barnsley with around 50mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Barnsley March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 57mm 3.5hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in March in Barnsley is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Barnsley.

March is in the spring in Barnsley and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Barnsley with around 57mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Barnsley April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 56mm 4.5hrs 15.2hrs

Barnsley's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Barnsley, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Barnsley and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Barnsley with around 56mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Barnsley May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 55mm 6.1hrs 17.3hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Barnsley and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Barnsley, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Barnsley and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (60°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Barnsley with around 55mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Barnsley June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 55mm 6.5hrs 9.5hrs

Barnsley's weather in June is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Barnsley, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Barnsley and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (65°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Barnsley with around 55mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Barnsley July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 52mm 5.9hrs 11.1hrs

July in Barnsley is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Barnsley, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Barnsley and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Barnsley with around 52mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Barnsley August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 64mm 5.7hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in August in Barnsley is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Barnsley, with some very good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Barnsley and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Barnsley with around 64mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Barnsley September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 57mm 4.6hrs 15.2hrs

Barnsley's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Barnsley, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Barnsley and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Barnsley with around 57mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Barnsley October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 57mm 3.2hrs 17.3hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Barnsley and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Barnsley.

October is in the fall / autumn in Barnsley and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Barnsley with around 57mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Barnsley November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 64mm 2.2hrs 9.5hrs

The climate in Barnsley during November can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Barnsley for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Barnsley and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Barnsley with around 64mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Barnsley December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 65mm 1.5hrs 11.1hrs

December in Barnsley is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Barnsley for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Barnsley and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Barnsley with around 65mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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Barnsley weather stats

Barnsley weather statistics
Hottest month: July 19.9°C 67.8°F
Driest month: February 50mm 2ins
Sunniest month: June 6.5hrs
Coldest month: January 6°C 42.8°F
Wettest month: December 65mm 2.6ins
Warmest sea: August 15.6°C 60.1°F
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