Leicester weather
At 6:45 PM local time it was clear and 11°C (51°F). Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May–Sep. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Leicester, England, United Kingdom.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 1%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Nov–Mar
About Leicester weather
Is it raining in Leicester right now?
No. It’s clear and 11° right now. Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Leicester this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 9–13° and lows of 6–8°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Leicester lately?
In the past 7 days, Leicester had 4 rainy days and 12.6 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Leicester?
For the coming week, bring a warm layer for the evenings.
Leicester weather by month
When is the best time to visit Leicester?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Leicester is May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 6°C (43°F) in January to 21°C (70°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Leicester?
October is the wettest month, with about 76 mm (3.0 in) of rain on average. April is the driest, with about 46 mm (1.8 in).
What is the hottest month in Leicester?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 21°C (70°F) and lows of 12°C (53°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 6°C (43°F) and lows of 1°C (34°F).
Does Leicester have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is October at about 76 mm (3.0 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months