Chorley Climate by Month
The climate in Chorley is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from pleasant during the warmest months
to cold in the cooler months.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
In Chorley, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 20°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 8°C during cooler months like February. At night, temperatures typically average around 3°C during these months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Chorley experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1186 mm of precipitation annually. Year-round, Chorley has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, December, with 119 mm, and the driest month, April, with 79 mm, is minimal.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Chorley. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.2 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.5 hours of sunlight per day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
The best time of year to visit Chorley in the United Kingdom
During the months of July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
July has an average maximum temperature of 20°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 119 mm of rainfall.
April is the driest month with 79 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 187 hours of sunshine.
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