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Sheffield weather

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Light drizzle,much the same tomorrow

Met Office, the European and the American model agree on a high near 19° in Sheffield today. Tomorrow looks cloudy around 17°, with a 2% chance of rain.

19°15°
17°11°
20°10°
22°14°
19°12°
18°10°
Todaymodels agreeTomorrowmodels agreeMondaymodels agreeTuesdaysplit ±3°Wednesdaysplit ±3°Thursdaymodels agree
Met OfficeUKMO model
18°
Partly cloudy
Feels 16° · Wind 9 mph · Humidity 58%
EuropeanECMWF
17°
Mainly clear
Feels 14° · Wind 10 mph · Humidity 64%
AmericanNOAA GFS
17°
Overcast
Feels 14° · Wind 13 mph · Humidity 63%

Latest for Sheffield: Met Office (UKMO model): 18° Partly cloudy · European (ECMWF): 17° Mainly clear · American (NOAA GFS): 17° Overcast.

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Sheffield weather in numbers

measured normals and 10 years of recorded weather

Sheffield swings 18°C across the year, from 20°C highs in July to 2°C lows in January, and October is usually the wettest month in a year that brings about 936 mm of precipitation. Over 10 years of recorded weather it averages 11 days a year at 25°C or above, 1 of them at 30°C or above, 27 frost nights, and rain on 151 days.

Warmest month
July
20°C average high
Coldest month
January
2°C average low
Wettest month
October
936 mm a year
Comfortable
4 months
May, June, July and August
Residents
557,000
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Most accurate here
European
95/100 CheckWeather Score
Warm days
11 days
a year at 25°C or above
Frost nights
27 nights
a year below 0°C
Rain days
151 days
a year with 1 mm or more

Day counts are from the ERA5 reanalysis for Sheffield’s grid square, 2016 to 2025, counted the same way for every city so the numbers compare. A reanalysis square is an area, not a weather station, so it is good for counting days and not for a single day’s record.

The weather map: all three models at once

Met Office, European, American side by side around Sheffield and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Sheffield in 3D: the weather on the streets, hour by hour

Rain, sun and real shadows drawn on a 3D map of Sheffield, 48 hours ahead. Drag the timeline, pick what you are doing or where you are going, and read the verdict for that hour.Full screen ↗

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Sheffield hourly forecast: next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

Rain in the next 24 hours, model by model

each model's own hourly precipitation, side by side

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Sheffield 10-day forecast, out to 14 days

where the models agree, and where they split
Today
Light drizzle
19° 15°
models agree
Tomorrow
Cloudy
17° 11°
models agree
Mon
Cloudy
20° 10°
models agree
Tue
Cloudy
22° 14°
±3°
Wed
Light drizzle
19° 12°
±3°
Thu
Cloudy
18° 10°
models agree
Fri
Cloudy
19° 11°
±5°
Sat
Cloudy
18° 11°
±8°
Sun
Light drizzle
20° 11°
±4°
Mon
Cloudy
22° 12°
±4°
Tue
Cloudy
18° 13°
±4°
Wed
Cloudy
17° 11°
±3°
Thu
Cloudy
20° 12°
models agree
Fri
Drizzle
18° 14°
±5°

Sheffield, England. Below we compare what Met Office, European, American forecast for Sheffield right now and flag exactly where they disagree, then break down Sheffield's weather month by month and which forecast model has been most accurate here.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in United Kingdom before you trust any single number.

Sheffield weather by month

what to expect in Sheffield through the year

Here is Sheffield's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Sheffield by season.

Jan
Cool
Feb
10°
Cool
Mar
10°
Cool
Apr
12°
Cool
May
17°
Mild
Jun
19°
11°
Mild
Jul
20°
12°
Mild
Aug
20°
13°
Mild
Sep
19°
11°
Mild
Oct
14°
Cool
Wettest
Nov
Cool
Dec
Cool

What Sheffield's weather is like through the year

Sheffield runs from warm summers, with July highs near 20°C, to cold winters, when January lows sit around 2°C (a swing of about 18°C across the year). October is usually the wettest month, and Sheffield sees roughly 936 mm of precipitation annually.

Best time to visit Sheffield

The most comfortable time to visit Sheffield is usually May, June, July and August, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest October rain is behind you.

Which forecast is most accurate in Sheffield?

CheckWeather Score, graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather-scoreTempWindRainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
95
/100rank #1
91±0.5°C96±1.2 mph100100% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
82
/100rank #2
86±0.8°C92±2.4 mph7184% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA
Met Office logo
Met Office
79
/100rank #3
90±0.6°C96±1.3 mph5374% hitMet Office (United Kingdom)Exeter, United Kingdom

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy, each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 1887 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in United Kingdom, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

Bottom line: over the last 30 days the European model has been the most accurate forecast for Sheffield, scoring 95/100 on our CheckWeather Score, ahead of the American at 82. See the full UK accuracy scoreboard for exactly how every model is tested.

What do you think of the forecasts?

your vote counts

The accuracy above is the measured record. This is your opinion: which forecast service do you trust most in United Kingdom? Give each 1 to 5 stars.

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Where the models disagree

temperature and rain, judged separately
DayTemperatureRain
Today±2°18° to 20°±3%90% to 93% chance
Tomorrow±1°17° to 17°±2%0% to 2% chance
Mon±1°20° to 20°±3%0% to 3% chance
Tue±3°21° to 24°±3%0% to 3% chance
Wed±3°18° to 21°±16%13% to 29% chance

The models often agree on temperature and still split on rain, and rain is usually what decides whether a plan survives. A wide rain range means the shower is genuinely uncertain, not that the forecast is wrong.

Sunrise and sunset in Sheffield

today, local time
Sunrise
06:46
Sunset
19:12
Daylight
12h 26m

Common questions

What's the weather in Sheffield today?
On this page we show what Met Office, European, American each forecast for Sheffield today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Sheffield today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from Met Office, European, American for Sheffield and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Sheffield?
Over the last 30 days, the European model has been the most accurate for Sheffield (CheckWeather Score 95/100), ahead of the American at 82. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the UK accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in Sheffield?
July is typically the warmest month in Sheffield, with average highs around 20°C.
How cold does Sheffield get?
The coldest month in Sheffield is January, when overnight lows average about 2°C.
How much rain does Sheffield get?
Sheffield sees roughly 936 mm of precipitation a year, with October usually the wettest month.
When is the best time to visit Sheffield?
The most comfortable time to visit Sheffield is usually May, June, July and August, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest October rain is behind you.
Does it snow in Sheffield?
Rarely - Sheffield very seldom sees overnight lows drop below freezing, so lasting snow is unusual.

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