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Lancashire Weather in August

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

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Planning a journey to Lancashire, the United Kingdom this August and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Lancashire in August

Lancashire, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. August in Lancashire generally has pleasant temperatures, with high precipitation. The month of August is in the summer season.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) in Blackpool. On average, August is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Lancashire, the United Kingdom.

For specific regional insights in Lancashire, the United Kingdom, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Ramsbottom with an average of 107 mm (4.2 in) to high rainfall in Fleetwood with 133 mm (5.2 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Blackpool gets approximately 181 hours of sunlight in August, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

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 August

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 August for some of the most popular destinations in Lancashire, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in Lancashire (August)

Precipitation variation in Lancashire (August)

Blackpool

In August Blackpool generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
198 hours
181 hours
142 hours
Monthly rainfall
107 mm (4.2 in)
129 mm (5.1 in)
127 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Blackpool →

Lytham St Annes

In August Lytham St Annes generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
198 hours
181 hours
142 hours
Monthly rainfall
105 mm (4.1 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Lytham St Annes →

Morecambe

In August Morecambe generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
198 hours
181 hours
142 hours
Monthly rainfall
111 mm (4.4 in)
131 mm (5.2 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
unpleasant
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Lancaster

In August Lancaster generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
198 hours
181 hours
142 hours
Monthly rainfall
108 mm (4.3 in)
126 mm (5 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
unpleasant
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Chorley

In August Chorley generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
173 hours
160 hours
134 hours
Monthly rainfall
100 mm (3.9 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
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Popular cities in August

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Blackpool 19°C (66°F) 15°C (59°F) 129 mm (5.1 in)
Lytham St Annes 19°C (66°F) 14°C (57°F) 124 mm (4.9 in)
Morecambe 19°C (66°F) 13°C (55°F) 131 mm (5.2 in)
Lancaster 19°C (66°F) 13°C (55°F) 126 mm (5 in)
Chorley 20°C (68°F) 13°C (55°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)
Carnforth 19°C (66°F) 12°C (54°F) 126 mm (5 in)

Lancashire weather in August: frequently asked questions

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

August in Lancashire, the United Kingdom brings tolerable weather. In Blackpool, daytime temperatures are typically around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime lows hover near 15°C (59°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Blackpool peak at roughly 19°C (66°F) in August, dropping to about 15°C (59°F) overnight.

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

Blackpool typically receives notable rainfall in August, about 129 mm (5.1 in) on average across Lancashire, the United Kingdom.

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

We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Lancashire, the United Kingdom. Typically, the climate in Blackpool is tolerable. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July and August offering mostly tolerable weather in Blackpool. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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We have much more information about the climate in Lancashire.

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