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Leicester from London
- Climate suitability
- 39/100for the year
- Best month
- July64/100
- 17.1°C · 338h sunshine
Ranked for drier in April: 70/100
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Last updated 2026-10-27 (UTC)
Leicester is a city located in the United Kingdom, offering a varied selection of historic landmarks, cultural attractions, and nature reserves.
Leicester is an ideal destination for visitors interested in British history and nature, featuring historic battlefield sites, medieval castle ruins, aviation displays, and expansive nature centres.
Leicester has a climate suitability rating of 39, with the most pleasant conditions occurring during the summer period.
The best months to visit Leicester are June, July and August.
Why Leicester?
Strongest in summer
July is Leicester's highest-scoring month at 64/100.
17.1°C
mean July temperature
338h
July sunshine
70.5mm
July rainfall
- 1.0 °C cooler than London
- 4.3 mm more rain than London
- 9.8 fewer sunshine hours than London
Best time to visit
For Leicester, the highest climate suitability scores are in July (64/100). That describes a typical month, not a personalised trip match.
Warmest month
July
17.1 °C mean
Driest month
April
44.5 mm
Sunniest month
July
338 sunshine hours
Sea temperature
Not available yet
Compared with London in April
Figures show how this place differs from London, using typical monthly weather for April. This is not a personalised trip match and does not include prices.
- 1.0 °C cooler than London
- 4.3 mm more rain than London
- 9.8 fewer sunshine hours than London
Things to do
Getting there
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
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Explore Leicester
Places to visit around this destination.
Climate by month
Scores describe how suitable a typical month is. They are not a personalised match.
- Jan24
- Feb27
- Mar29
- Apr39
- May47
- Jun57
- Jul64
- Aug60
- Sept48
- Oct32
- Nov23
- Dec19
Best month: July · Climate suitability: 64/100
Show detailed climate data
| Month | Temp °C | Rain mm | Sunshine h | Sea °C | Score | vs London °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.3 | 51.6 | 124.8 | Unavailable | 24 | −0.5 °C |
| February | 5.3 | 56.0 | 149.6 | Unavailable | 27 | −0.6 °C |
| March | 6.4 | 64.0 | 200.5 | Unavailable | 29 | −0.9 °C |
| April (selected travel window) | 8.3 | 44.5 | 275.1 | Unavailable | 39 | −1.0 °C |
| May | 12.0 | 65.4 | 317.4 | Unavailable | 47 | −1.0 °C |
| June | 15.2 | 67.0 | 313.8 | Unavailable | 57 | −1.3 °C |
| July (highest climate score) | 17.1 | 70.5 | 337.9 | Unavailable | 64 | −1.3 °C |
| August | 16.8 | 64.1 | 300.8 | Unavailable | 60 | −1.2 °C |
| September | 14.4 | 65.7 | 240.2 | Unavailable | 48 | −1.2 °C |
| October | 11.1 | 71.0 | 181.2 | Unavailable | 32 | −1.0 °C |
| November | 7.3 | 62.7 | 125.5 | Unavailable | 23 | −0.9 °C |
| December | 6.0 | 68.2 | 94.2 | Unavailable | 19 | −0.8 °C |