Blackpool Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The weather in Blackpool changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 19°C (66°F) in August to a chilly 8°C (46°F) in the coolest month, February.

Nights vary from 15°C (59°F) in August to around 4°C (39°F) during the colder months.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Blackpool has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1406 mm (55 in) of rainfall annually. Blackpool offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between the wettest month December (154 mm (6.1 in)) and the driest month April (80 mm (3.1 in)) is not too significant. For more details, please visit our Blackpool Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

For those who appreciate different seasons, Blackpool serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.6 hours of daily sunlight.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine