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Lancashire Weather in January

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

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Planning a journey to Lancashire, the United Kingdom this January 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 January

Lancashire, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. January in Lancashire generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of January is in the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) in Blackpool.

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

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Burscough with an average of 99 mm (3.9 in) to high rainfall in Silverdale with 143 mm (5.6 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine hours are generally lower in most areas during January. Blackpool experiences about 57 hours of sunlight. If you're looking for brighter destinations, our weather planner can suggest better options.

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 January

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

Temperature range in Lancashire (January)

Precipitation variation in Lancashire (January)

Blackpool

In January Blackpool generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
49 hours
57 hours
79 hours
Monthly rainfall
154 mm (6.1 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Blackpool →

Lytham St Annes

In January Lytham St Annes generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
49 hours
57 hours
79 hours
Monthly rainfall
144 mm (5.7 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Lytham St Annes →

Morecambe

In January Morecambe generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
49 hours
57 hours
79 hours
Monthly rainfall
158 mm (6.2 in)
138 mm (5.4 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Morecambe →

Lancaster

In January Lancaster generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
49 hours
57 hours
79 hours
Monthly rainfall
148 mm (5.8 in)
132 mm (5.2 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Lancaster →

Chorley

In January Chorley generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
53 hours
45 hours
71 hours
Monthly rainfall
119 mm (4.7 in)
101 mm (4 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Chorley →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Lancashire, in the United Kingdom.

In our records: the United Kingdom January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in the United Kingdom in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest January night in the United Kingdom dropped to -20°C (-4°F) in Birmingham on January 14, 1982.

Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Blackpool 9°C (48°F) 5°C (41°F) 123 mm (4.8 in)
Lytham St Annes 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 114 mm (4.5 in)
Morecambe 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 138 mm (5.4 in)
Lancaster 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 132 mm (5.2 in)
Chorley 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 101 mm (4 in)
Carnforth 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 135 mm (5.3 in)

Lancashire weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

In January, Lancashire, the United Kingdom generally has poor weather conditions. Blackpool sees daytime temperatures near 9°C (48°F), with nights cooling to roughly 5°C (41°F).

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

Average temperatures in Lancashire, the United Kingdom during January range from a nighttime low near 5°C (41°F) to a daytime high around 9°C (48°F) in Blackpool.

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

Lancashire, the United Kingdom sees substantial rainfall in January. Blackpool typically averages about 123 mm (4.8 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

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

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Lancashire, the United Kingdom due to the typically poor weather in Blackpool.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July and August offering mostly tolerable weather in Blackpool. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

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