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Good weather’s definitely a plus when you want to venture out and explore, so here are some stats that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 15°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 5°C. Average annual precipitation for Wakefield is 838 mm.

Depending on what interests you, you might like to explore some places near Wakefield. Get out into nature with places such as Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Newmillerdam Country Park and Pugney’s Country Park. Cultural attractions include Hepworth Wakefield, Wakefield Theatre Royal and National Coal Mining Museum. Visit landmarks such as Nostell Priory, Chantry Chapel of St Mary and Sandal Castle.

Keep this information about transit options in Wakefield in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford), 14.5 mi (23.3 km) from the city centre. An alternative is Doncaster (DSA-Sheffield), located 24.2 mi (39 km) away. Once you’re on the ground, you might want to use public transport to get around. To explore more of the area, hop on a train at Wakefield Westgate Station, Wakefield Kirkgate Station or Sandal & Agbrigg Station.