When is the best time to fly to Sheffield?
With a temperate climate typical of England, the summer months of July and August are usually the warmest and driest and the winter months of December, January and February are the coldest and wettest, although rain may occur throughout the year.
The amount of visitors arriving on flights to Sheffield recognisably increases in July and August, when weather is most likely to be warmest and driest and the majority of outdoor events, such as festivals, take place. One of the main music festivals hosted by Sheffield is the Tramline Festival which is a three day free event held at the end of July. Attendees can enjoy a varied range of music from blues to indie to rock, as well as entertainment from dance acts.
Tourism is usually lowest in Sheffield from December to February and is the perfect time to benefit from cheap flights to Sheffield, however, the weather is coldest and there is the greatest likelihood of rain.
City overview
Like many English cities, Sheffield owes its modern day position as a major urban area to its industrial past, having pioneered advances in the production of crucible steel in the 18th century and stainless steel in the early 20th century. Although manufacturing in Sheffield has ceased to be the major industry it once was, the strength of its historical connection to metalwork is the reason the Sheffield United Football Club are still known by their nickname “the blades” and the city’s ice hockey team are named the Sheffield Steelers.
Surprisingly for a city with such a strong industrial heritage, Sheffield has a reputation for being England’s greenest city. Visitors to Sheffield will discover a tree filled town with public parks and gardens, woodlands and plenty of national park land. With more than a third of Sheffield overlapping the stunning Peak District National Park, the city is an excellent destination for hikers and nature lovers.