Blackburn weather in August (Lancashire, United Kingdom)

Curious about the climate in Blackburn this August? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Blackburn includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. During August, you’ll experience the summer season. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 20°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 12°C.

Precipitation

Blackburn in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 116 mm for the month. This month experiences about 17 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 181 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Blackburn climate page with graphs.

 

Blackburn, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 116 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 181 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Blackpool, the United Kingdom (37 KM, 23 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in August

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Blackburn, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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