When is the best time to go to Retford
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Retford, 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.
Average temperatures in Retford
Retford weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Retford 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
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5°C | 52mm | 1.9hrs | 9.5hrs |
Cool and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Retford during the month of January
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Retford for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Retford 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 (33°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Retford with around 52mm 2 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 1.9 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 42mm | 2.5hrs | 11.1hrs |
February in Retford is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Retford for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Retford and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (44°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Retford with around 42mm 1.7 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 2.5 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 50mm | 3.6hrs | 12.9hrs |
The weather in March in Retford is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Retford for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Retford 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 (35°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Retford with around 50mm 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 3.6 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 51mm | 4.7hrs | 15.2hrs |
Retford's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Retford.
April is in the spring in Retford 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 (38°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Retford with around 51mm 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 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 52mm | 6.4hrs | 17.2hrs |
May is a reasonably dry month in Retford and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Retford, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Retford and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Retford with around 52mm 2.1 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 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 56mm | 6.8hrs | 9.5hrs |
Mild and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Retford during the month of June
It is perhaps a good month to visit Retford, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Retford and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Retford with around 56mm 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 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 52mm | 6hrs | 11.1hrs |
July in Retford is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Retford, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Retford and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Retford 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 6 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 60mm | 5.9hrs | 12.9hrs |
The weather in August in Retford is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Retford, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Retford and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Retford with around 60mm 2.4 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 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 51mm | 4.8hrs | 15.2hrs |
Retford's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Retford, with some very good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Retford and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Retford with around 51mm 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 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Retford weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 50mm | 3.5hrs | 17.2hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Retford and the temperature is generally mild.
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 Retford.
October is in the fall / autumn in Retford 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 (44°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Retford 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 3.5 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 57mm | 2.4hrs | 9.5hrs |
The climate in Retford 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 Retford for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Retford 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 Retford 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 2.4 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 57mm | 1.8hrs | 11.1hrs |
December in Retford is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Retford for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Retford 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 Retford 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 1.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Retford weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 20.5°C 68.9°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 42mm 1.7ins |
| Sunniest month: | May | 6.4hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 6°C 42.8°F |
| Wettest month: | August | 60mm 2.4ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 15.9°C 60.6°F |
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