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Lancashire Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Lancashire, the United Kingdom in April.

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Planning a trip to Lancashire, the United Kingdom this April? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Lancashire in April

Lancashire, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. April in Lancashire generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 12°C (54°F) and nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) in Blackpool.

To explore the conditions in Lancashire, the United Kingdom in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Burscough with an average of 77 mm (3 in) to moderate rainfall in Gisburn with 87 mm (3.4 in). Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Blackpool typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Blackpool receives about 165 hours of sunlight in April, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

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)

January9°C (48°F) February8°C (46°F) March10°C (50°F) April12°C (54°F) May14°C (57°F) June17°C (63°F) This monthJuly19°C (66°F) August19°C (66°F) September17°C (63°F) October15°C (59°F) November12°C (54°F) December9°C (48°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Lancashire in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Lancashire.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Lancashire

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Lancashire, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in Lancashire (April)

Precipitation variation in Lancashire (April)

Blackpool

In April Blackpool generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
114 hours
165 hours
217 hours
Monthly rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
good
Climate in Blackpool →

Lytham St Annes

In April Lytham St Annes generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
114 hours
165 hours
217 hours
Monthly rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
good
Climate in Lytham St Annes →

Morecambe

In April Morecambe generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
114 hours
165 hours
217 hours
Monthly rainfall
100 mm (3.9 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
good
Climate in Morecambe →

Lancaster

In April Lancaster generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
114 hours
165 hours
217 hours
Monthly rainfall
97 mm (3.8 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
good
Climate in Lancaster →

Chorley

In April Chorley generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
101 hours
139 hours
187 hours
Monthly rainfall
84 mm (3.3 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
good
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Lancashire, in the United Kingdom.

Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Lancashire in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Blackpool 12°C (54°F) 7°C (45°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Lytham St Annes 12°C (54°F) 6°C (43°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Morecambe 12°C (54°F) 6°C (43°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)
Lancaster 12°C (54°F) 5°C (41°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Chorley 13°C (55°F) 5°C (41°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Carnforth 12°C (54°F) 5°C (41°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)

Lancashire weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Lancashire, the United Kingdom in April?

Lancashire, the United Kingdom typically experiences mixed weather in April, part of the season. Daytime highs in Blackpool average around 12°C (54°F), and temperatures drop to about 7°C (45°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Lancashire, the United Kingdom in April?

Blackpool averages a daytime maximum of 12°C (54°F) in April, with overnight lows close to 7°C (45°F).

Does Lancashire, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in April?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Lancashire, the United Kingdom during April, with Blackpool averaging close to 80 mm (3.1 in).

Is April a Good Time to Visit Lancashire, the United Kingdom?

Given the typically mixed weather conditions in Blackpool, April may not be the ideal time to visit Lancashire, the United Kingdom.

Generally speaking, May, June, July and August provide good weather in Blackpool. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be less favorable.

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