What’s the climate like in Lancashire?
The current climate of Lancashire features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 20°C during the day to lows of 8°C. The average yearly temperature is around 14°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 3°C and in the warmer months around 14°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Lancashire in recent years was 36°C in July 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -2°C in February 2018.
On average, Lancashire gets 859 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 4,3 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the climate in other parts of England? Check out the weather and climate in places like London, Edinburgh, Cornwall, or have a look at other destinations in England.
Best time to visit Lancashire?
The best time to visit Lancashire for sunny weather is June through September. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Lancashire. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Lancashire
The climate table of Lancashire shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 8 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 9 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 5 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 86 | 66 | 68 | 32 | 49 | 56 | 77 | 70 | 68 | 94 | 91 | 102 |
| Snow (cm) | 2,2 | 0,5 | 0,7 | 0,1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,2 | 0,6 |
| UV Index | 2 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 14°C
- Highest temperature: 20°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 8°C in January
- Precipitation*: 859 mm per year, averaging 72 mm per month
- Snowfall: 4,3 cm per year
- Driest months: 32 mm in April, 49 mm in May and 56 mm in June
- Wettest months: 102 mm in December, 94 mm in October and 91 mm in November
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Lancashire
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Lancashire, England. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Lancashire
This graph shows how much precipitation Lancashire, England, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Lancashire
This graph shows how much snow Lancashire, England, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Lancashire
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Lancashire, England. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Lancashire
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Lancashire, England. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Lancashire
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Lancashire, England, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Lancashire
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Lancashire, England, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Lancashire by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Lancashire. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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