Leeds weather is typically English. In other words Leeds weather is largely temperate maritime, with a tendency to jump from one pattern to another with the same ease and unpredictability a chameleon changes its colours; gloriously winter sunny days often vying for supremacy against a backdrop of damp and overcast conditions, while in winter the prevailing numbing cold often intercepted by spells of fine weather.
Weather in Leeds is also characterised by its four easily distinguishable seasons and the copious - and almost evenly distributed throughout the year – amounts of rainfall it receives. However as Leeds is situated at the feet of the low lying Pennines mountain range its annual rainfall is considerably less than most British cities.
As a result of the city’s northerly position, Leeds weather in the winter season is predominantly cold, dark and wet. Average daily temperatures tend to hover between the 1°C to 3°C bracket, and heavy frost can occur throughout January and February. The city’s rainfall reaches its peak during January, tending to drop considerably in February, and spells of sunny, clear weather – although infrequent – are certainly not uncommon. Leeds weather is at its coldest during the winter months, and snowfall is often experienced.
As spring rolls in, temperatures begin to rise, rainfall is on the decrease and the sun makes increasingly more frequent appearances over the city. The city’s numerous parks and gardens wake up from their slumber as trees and flowers begin to bloom adding to the already increasing overall pleasantness of Leeds. Although some days wet and windy conditions prevail, average temperatures rise to 7°C in March, 10°C in April and 13°C in May.
During summer, fine weather and mild, pleasant temperatures dominate patterns. During its height, summer sees temperatures reach peaks of 25°C, but averages remain around 18°C. While a few days of the season experience rainfall, showers tend to be brief. Autumn experiences conditions similar to spring’s.
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