Climate - Blackpool (England)

The climate of Blackpool is oceanic, with quite cold winters and mild summers, and with frequent rains all year round.
The city is located on the north-west coast of England, in Lancashire.
Winter is not very cold, but the sky is often cloudy, the humidity is high and there are periods when the wind blows moderate or strong. The rains are frequent.
Snow is quite rare due to the location on the west coast.
On the coldest nights of the year, the temperature generally drops to around -6/-7 °C (19/21 °F), but can sometimes drop to lower values. The coldest record is -15 °C (5 °F) and was set in December 1981.
Summer, from June to August, is mild, wet and cloudy, with quite frequent rains.
However, hot periods cannot be ruled out, usually of short duration. The highest record is 37.2 °C (99 °F) and was set in July 2022. The previous record was 33.7 °C (92.7 °F), set in July 1976.

Best Time

The best time to visit Blackpool is the summer, or more generally from mid-May to mid-September: temperatures are generally good for outdoors activities, although it's better to bring an umbrella, and a sweatshirt or sweater for the evening or for cool days.

Blackpool - Climate data

In Blackpool, the average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 5.0 °C (40.9 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 16.4 °C (61.5 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
In Blackpool, precipitation amounts to 885 millimeters (34.8 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 50 mm (2 in) in the driest month (April) to 105 mm (4.1 in) in the wettest one (October). Here is the average precipitation.
At Blackpool, the sea temperature ranges from 7.5 °C (46 °F) in February, March to 15 °C (59 °F) in August. Here are the average sea temperatures.
In Blackpool, there are on average around 1590 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Blackpool - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Blackpool is usually quite cold. The average temperature is of 5.0 °C (41 °F), with a minimum of 3 °C (37.4 °F) and a maximum of 6.9 °C (44.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4 °C (25 °F). However, it dropped to -7 °C (19.4 °F) in January 2009.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 11 °C (51.5 °F). However, it reached 14 °C (57.2 °F) in January 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 80 mm (3.1 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 2 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 22% of the time.
The average humidity is 85%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 23 kph (14 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 8.5 °C (47.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In February, the weather in Blackpool is usually quite cold. The average temperature is of 5.1 °C (41 °F), with a minimum of 2.8 °C (37.1 °F) and a maximum of 7.4 °C (45.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -3 °C (26.5 °F). However, it dropped to -6.5 °C (20.3 °F) in February 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 11 °C (52 °F). However, it reached 18.2 °C (64.8 °F) in February 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 3 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 29% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 22 kph (14 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 7.5 °C (45.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In March, the weather in Blackpool is usually quite mild. The average temperature is of 6.6 °C (44 °F), with a minimum of 3.8 °C (38.9 °F) and a maximum of 9.4 °C (48.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2.5 °C (27.5 °F). However, it dropped to -7 °C (19.4 °F) in March 2006.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 15 °C (58.5 °F). However, it reached 20 °C (68 °F) in March 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 32% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 21 kph (13 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 7.5 °C (45 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In April, the weather in Blackpool is usually mild. The average temperature is of 8.8 °C (48 °F), with a minimum of 5.5 °C (41.9 °F) and a maximum of 12.1 °C (53.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -0.5 °C (31.5 °F). However, it dropped to -4.4 °C (24.1 °F) in April 2013.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 19 °C (66 °F). However, it reached 25 °C (77 °F) in April 2003.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 42% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 19 kph (12 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 8 °C (46.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In May, the weather in Blackpool is usually mild. The average temperature is of 11.8 °C (53 °F), with a minimum of 8.4 °C (47.2 °F) and a maximum of 15.2 °C (59.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2.5 °C (36.5 °F). However, it dropped to -1.2 °C (29.8 °F) in May 2020.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23.5 °C (74 °F). However, it reached 28.1 °C (82.6 °F) in May 2017.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 16 hours and 0 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 44% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 20 kph (12 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 10 °C (50 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In June, the weather in Blackpool is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 14.6 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 11.5 °C (52.7 °F) and a maximum of 17.6 °C (63.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6.5 °C (44 °F). However, it dropped to 0.1 °C (32.2 °F) in June 1991.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25.5 °C (78 °F). However, it reached 31 °C (87.8 °F) in June 2020.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 17 hours and 0 minutes. So the days are very long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 41% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 19 kph (12 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 12.5 °C (54.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In July, the warmest month of the year, the weather in Blackpool is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 16.4 °C (61 °F), with a minimum of 13.4 °C (56.2 °F) and a maximum of 19.3 °C (66.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9 °C (48.5 °F). However, it dropped to 5.2 °C (41.4 °F) in July 2011.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26.5 °C (79.5 °F). However, it reached 33 °C (91.4 °F) in July 2006.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 16 hours and 25 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 40% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 19 kph (12 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 14.5 °C (57.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In August, the weather in Blackpool is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 16.3 °C (61 °F), with a minimum of 13.4 °C (56.1 °F) and a maximum of 19.1 °C (66.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8 °C (46 °F). However, it dropped to 4 °C (39.2 °F) in August 1999.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25 °C (77 °F). However, it reached 31 °C (87.8 °F) in August 1995.
Precipitation amounts to 80 mm (3.1 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 40 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 40% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 19 kph (12 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 15 °C (59 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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In September, the weather in Blackpool is usually mild. The average temperature is of 14.1 °C (57 °F), with a minimum of 10.9 °C (51.7 °F) and a maximum of 17.2 °C (63 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4.5 °C (40 °F). However, it dropped to 0.5 °C (32.9 °F) in September 2012.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23 °C (73 °F). However, it reached 27 °C (80.6 °F) in September 1991.
Precipitation amounts to 80 mm (3.1 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 38% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 20 kph (12 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 14.5 °C (58.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In October, the weather in Blackpool is usually mild. The average temperature is of 11.1 °C (52 °F), with a minimum of 8.4 °C (47.2 °F) and a maximum of 13.8 °C (56.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1.5 °C (34.5 °F). However, it dropped to -5 °C (23 °F) in October 1993.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 19 °C (66 °F). However, it reached 26.2 °C (79.2 °F) in October 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 105 mm (4.1 in), distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 3 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 30% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 21 kph (13 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 13.5 °C (56.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In November, the weather in Blackpool is usually quite mild. The average temperature is of 7.9 °C (46 °F), with a minimum of 5.7 °C (42.2 °F) and a maximum of 10 °C (50.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2 °C (28 °F). However, it dropped to -8 °C (17.6 °F) in November 2010.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 14 °C (57.5 °F). However, it reached 17 °C (62.6 °F) in November 2005.
Precipitation amounts to 95 mm (3.7 in), distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 2 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 24% of the time.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 21 kph (13 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 12 °C (53.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In December, the weather in Blackpool is usually quite cold. The average temperature is of 5.4 °C (42 °F), with a minimum of 3.3 °C (37.9 °F) and a maximum of 7.5 °C (45.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4.5 °C (24 °F). However, it dropped to -13.4 °C (7.9 °F) in December 2010.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 11.5 °C (53 °F). However, it reached 15 °C (59 °F) in December 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 95 mm (3.7 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 7 hours and 30 minutes. So the days are short. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 1.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 21% of the time.
The average humidity is 86%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 21 kph (13 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 10 °C (50.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.