Accrington Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from pleasant to chilly in Accrington. Average daytime temperatures reach a pleasant 20°C (68°F) in July. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 8°C (46°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 12°C (54°F) in July to 2°C (36°F) in February.

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Temperature ranges by month

Accrington has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1260 mm (50 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Despite minor fluctuations, Accrington enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In December, you can expect around 125 mm (4.9 in) of precipitation, while in April, Accrington receives about 84 mm (3.3 in). For more details, please visit our Accrington Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Accrington can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 5.8 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, with only 1.7 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine