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Lancashire Weather & Climate: the United Kingdom

Climate by month across Lancashire, the United Kingdom, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of Lancashire

Whether you're visiting Lancashire in the United Kingdom during the peak of August (19°C (66°F)) or the cooler months around February (8°C (46°F)), knowing what to pack starts with understanding the local climate. Our overview is based on data from Blackpool, the region's most prominent city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

In Lancashire, there are no specific months with consistently comfortable weather, but average temperatures vary throughout the year.

The coldest months generally fall in January, February, March and December.

When it comes to rainfall, Lancashire sees significant variations throughout the year. December tends to be the wettest, receiving 154 mm (6.1 in) of rain, while April is much drier with just 80 mm (3.1 in).

May is the sunniest period, with ideal conditions for exploring the region and all it has to offer.

Explore Lancashire by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Lancashire — and find the best time to visit. (based on Blackpool)

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Blackpool Lytham St Annes Morecambe Lancaster Chorley Carnforth
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Climate map of Lancashire

Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.

Blackpool 8°C (46°F) 19°C (66°F) 4°C (39°F) 15°C (59°F) 1406 mm (55 in) 1,561 hours
Lytham St Annes 9°C (48°F) 19°C (66°F) 4°C (39°F) 14°C (57°F) 1338 mm (53 in) 1,561 hours
Morecambe 8°C (46°F) 19°C (66°F) 3°C (37°F) 13°C (55°F) 1460 mm (57 in) 1,561 hours
Lancaster 8°C (46°F) 19°C (66°F) 3°C (37°F) 13°C (55°F) 1396 mm (55 in) 1,561 hours
Chorley 8°C (46°F) 20°C (68°F) 3°C (37°F) 13°C (55°F) 1186 mm (47 in) 1,382 hours
Carnforth 8°C (46°F) 19°C (66°F) 2°C (36°F) 12°C (54°F) 1406 mm (55 in) 1,561 hours

Places in Lancashire, the United Kingdom

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