Blackpool weather in January (Lancashire, United Kingdom)

What does the weather outlook for Blackpool look like in January? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

In January, Blackpool typically experiences low temperatures and high rainfall. During January, you’ll experience the winter season. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 9°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 5°C.

Precipitation

Blackpool in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 123 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 19 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 57 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Blackpool. 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 January

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 123 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 57 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in the United Kingdom in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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