Rotherham, England, United Kingdom: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Rotherham, England, United Kingdom? If you're planning to go to Rotherham, I have some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Rotherham, England, United Kingdom

Based on the climate and weather in Rotherham, the best time to go is August. See below for details.

Important essentials for Rotherham, England, United Kingdom

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Rotherham, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

IMPORTANT COVID-19 ESSENTIALS

Other health necessities


  • Travel first aid kit

    This one is a good one.


  • Emergency rapid COVID-19 test

    U.S. residents can get them free here. Otherwise, you can buy them here.


  • Emergency motion sickness relief

Don't forget these

Activities for Rotherham, England, United Kingdom

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Rotherham.

If you plan to check out the stunning Roche Abbey, it's suggested to wear modest clothing:

If you go to Clifton Park Museum, you will do a lot of walking. These are a must:


  • Good hiking shoes

    These are designed for this kind of walking, and can breathe and can get wet


  • Ultralight day pack

    Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.


  • Small portable cooler

    Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.


  • Binoculars

    Like these

If you go to York and Lancaster Regimental Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

Castle hopping? For Boston Castle, take:

We also recommend these top tours in and around Rotherham.

What to wear/what to pack for Rotherham, England, United Kingdom by month

Already know when you're traveling?

January

January in Rotherham is cold and somewhat rainy. The rain/snow can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 40s F (single digits C).

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February

February here can be very chilly and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the 40s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains regularly and snows once in a while.

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March

In March, Rotherham is pretty cool and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 40s F (single digits C) range. At night, lows are in the high 30s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for Rotherham, with several of the days of the month having rain. In March, humidity reaches as high as 70%.

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April

April in Rotherham can be very chilly and somewhat rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 40s F (single digits C), with a few days below 32 F (single digits C). It tends to rain about a third of the time. But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 60% to 70% range on average.

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May

If you vacation in Rotherham during May, you might find that it is cool and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 60s F (mid 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 40s F (single digits C). Humidity is generally between 50 and 60% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time.

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June

June here is mild and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the 60s F (high 10s C) during the day. It rains regularly.

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July

July is balmy and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the low 60s F (low 20s C) during the day. It rains 5-10 days this month.

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August

August for Rotherham is mild and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the high 60s F (low 20s C) during the day. It rains about a third of the time.

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September

In September, Rotherham can be chilly. Temperatures routinely are in the 60s F (high 10s C) range. At night, lows are in the low 50s F (low 10s C). This is also a rainy time for Rotherham, with a few of the days of the month having rain. In September, humidity reaches as high as 60%.

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October

October in this region is cool and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the 50s F (mid 10s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

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November

In November, Rotherham is cold and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the high 40s F (single digits C) range. At night, lows are in the low 40s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for Rotherham, with several of the days of the month having rain. In November, humidity reaches as high as 80%.

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December

December in Rotherham is pretty cool and somewhat rainy. The rain/snow can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 40s F (single digits C).

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