Blackpool weather in April (Lancashire, United Kingdom)

Planning a trip to Blackpool in April? This guide provides all the details you need.

In April, Blackpool typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 12°C, while nights can cool down to about 7°C.

Blackpool in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 14 days of rain are anticipated.

The area enjoys a balanced 165 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May, June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Blackpool, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 80 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 165 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in the United Kingdom in April

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Blackpool in April?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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