Which is the hottest month in Pontefract?

The hottest time of year in Pontefract is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 20°C.

Which month has the most rain in Pontefract?

In terms of rainfall, August is usually the wettest month in Pontefract with 63mm on average. There are normally 14 days in August with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Pontefract?

The sunniest time of year in Pontefract is normally June with bright sunshine on average for 35% of daylight hours; that's 6 hours of sunshine per day.

Best time to visit Pontefract

Q: When is the best time to visit Pontefract?

The best time to visit Pontefract is July and August based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C.

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When is the best time to visit Pontefract?

The best time to visit Pontefract is July and August based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

$6°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Pontefract$ 6
Jan
$6°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Pontefract$ 6
Feb
$9°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Pontefract$ 9
Mar
$12°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Pontefract$ 12
Apr
$15°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Pontefract$ 15
May
$19°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Pontefract$ 19
Jun
$20°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Pontefract$ 20
Jul
$20°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Pontefract$ 20
Aug
$18°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Pontefract$ 18
Sep
$14°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Pontefract$ 14
Oct
$9°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Pontefract$ 9
Nov
$7°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Pontefract$ 7
Dec

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The weather guide for England (Pontefract) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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