When is the best time to go to Skipton
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Skipton, 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 Skipton
Skipton weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Skipton 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 | 120mm | 1.5hrs | 9.4hrs |
January is a wet month in Skipton and the temperature is generally cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Skipton for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Skipton and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (41°F), whilst at night 0°C (33°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Skipton with around 120mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.5 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5°C | 80mm | 2.2hrs | 11hrs |
February in Skipton is generally a little damp 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 Skipton.
February is in the winter in Skipton and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (41°F), whilst at night 0°C (32°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Skipton with around 80mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 2.2 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 98mm | 3.2hrs | 12.9hrs |
The weather in March in Skipton is characteristically cool and a little damp.
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 Skipton.
March is in the spring in Skipton and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Skipton with around 98mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 3.2 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 77mm | 4.6hrs | 15.2hrs |
Skipton'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 Skipton.
April is in the spring in Skipton and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Skipton with around 77mm 3 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 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 76mm | 5.9hrs | 17.4hrs |
May is a reasonably dry month in Skipton and the temperature is generally cool.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Skipton, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Skipton and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Skipton with around 76mm 3 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 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 79mm | 6.1hrs | 9.4hrs |
June is a reasonably dry month in Skipton and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Skipton, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Skipton and is typically the 6th coldest 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 June is the 6th driest month of the year in Skipton with around 79mm 3.1 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 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 80mm | 5.4hrs | 11hrs |
July in Skipton is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Skipton, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Skipton and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Skipton with around 80mm 3.1 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 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 104mm | 5.3hrs | 12.9hrs |
The weather in August in Skipton is characteristically mild and damp.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Skipton, with some very good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Skipton and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Skipton with around 104mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp 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 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 106mm | 4.1hrs | 15.2hrs |
Skipton's weather in September is typically mild and damp in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Skipton, with some very good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Skipton and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Skipton with around 106mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp 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 4.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Skipton weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 120mm | 3hrs | 17.4hrs |
October is a damp month in Skipton and the temperature is generally 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 Skipton.
October is in the fall / autumn in Skipton and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Skipton with around 120mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a damp 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 3 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 121mm | 2.1hrs | 9.4hrs |
The weather in November in Skipton is characteristically cool and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Skipton for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Skipton and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Skipton with around 121mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.1 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5°C | 127mm | 1.4hrs | 11hrs |
December in Skipton is generally wet with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Skipton for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Skipton and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (42°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Skipton with around 127mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Skipton weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 18.1°C 64.6°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | May | 76mm 3ins |
| Sunniest month: | May | 5.9hrs |
| Coldest month: | February | 4.8°C 40.6°F |
| Wettest month: | December | 127mm 5ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 15.3°C 59.5°F |
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