When is the best time to go to Harrogate

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Harrogate, 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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Harrogate weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Harrogate 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

Harrogate January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 72mm 1.6hrs 9.4hrs

Cool and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Harrogate during the month of January

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

January is in the winter in Harrogate and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (42°F), whilst at night 0°C (33°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Harrogate with around 72mm 2.8 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 1.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Harrogate weather in January »

February

Harrogate February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 57mm 2.3hrs 11hrs

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

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

February is in the winter in Harrogate and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (42°F), whilst at night 0°C (33°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Harrogate with around 57mm 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 2.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Harrogate weather in February »

March

Harrogate March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 61mm 3.5hrs 12.9hrs

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

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

March is in the spring in Harrogate and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (47°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Harrogate with around 61mm 2.4 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.

Harrogate weather in March »

April

Harrogate April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 57mm 4.6hrs 15.2hrs

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

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

April is in the spring in Harrogate and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (51°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Harrogate with around 57mm 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 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Harrogate weather in April »

May

Harrogate May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 58mm 6hrs 17.4hrs

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

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

May is in the spring in Harrogate and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (58°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Harrogate with around 58mm 2.3 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 6 hours of sunshine per day.

Harrogate weather in May »

June

Harrogate June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 57mm 6.4hrs 9.4hrs

Mild and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Harrogate during the month of June

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

June is in the summer in Harrogate and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Harrogate with around 57mm 2.3 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 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Harrogate weather in June »

July

Harrogate July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 55mm 5.8hrs 11hrs

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

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

July is in the summer in Harrogate and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Harrogate with around 55mm 2.2 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 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Harrogate weather in July »

August

Harrogate August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 70mm 5.6hrs 12.9hrs

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

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

August is in the summer in Harrogate and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Harrogate with around 70mm 2.7 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 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Harrogate weather in August »

September

Harrogate September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 65mm 4.5hrs 15.2hrs

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

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Harrogate and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Harrogate with around 65mm 2.6 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 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Harrogate weather in September »

October

Harrogate October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 66mm 3.1hrs 17.4hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Harrogate and the temperature is generally cool.

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Harrogate and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Harrogate with around 66mm 2.6 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 3.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Harrogate weather in October »

November

Harrogate November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 70mm 2.2hrs 9.4hrs

The weather in November in Harrogate is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Harrogate and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Harrogate with around 70mm 2.8 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 2.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Harrogate weather in November »

December

Harrogate December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 73mm 1.4hrs 11hrs

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

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

December is in the winter in Harrogate and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Harrogate with around 73mm 2.9 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 1.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Harrogate weather in December »

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Harrogate weather stats

Harrogate weather statistics
Hottest month: July 19.1°C 66.4°F
Driest month: July 55mm 2.2ins
Sunniest month: May 6hrs
Coldest month: January 5.5°C 41.9°F
Wettest month: December 73mm 2.9ins
Warmest sea: August 15.6°C 60.1°F
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