Blackburn weather
UK towns · Lancashire, England · 53.75°N 2.48°W
Blackburn, in Lancashire, England, has its warmest weather in August, when daytime temperatures average 18.1°C, while January nights are the coldest at around 1.7°C. The town sees roughly 1543mm of rain a year; February is normally the wettest month and April the driest. Figures are averaged from 2020–2024 observations.
Climate averages
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6.1° | 1.7° | 149mm | 17 |
| Feb | 7.4° | 2.7° | 177mm | 20 |
| Mar | 9° | 2.8° | 116mm | 15 |
| Apr | 11.1° | 3.6° | 86mm | 12 |
| May | 14.5° | 7.4° | 91mm | 16 |
| Jun | 17.4° | 10.1° | 99mm | 16 |
| Jul | 17.7° | 11.8° | 145mm | 20 |
| Aug | 18.1° | 12° | 131mm | 20 |
| Sep | 16.4° | 10.4° | 106mm | 14 |
| Oct | 12.8° | 8° | 161mm | 21 |
| Nov | 9° | 4.7° | 118mm | 18 |
| Dec | 6.7° | 2.8° | 164mm | 20 |
Blackburn weather FAQs
What is the warmest month in Blackburn?
August is typically the warmest month in Blackburn, with average daytime highs of 18.1°C. Summer afternoons (June–August) average around 17.7°C.
What is the wettest month in Blackburn?
February is usually the wettest month, with around 177mm of rain over roughly 20 rainy days. April is typically the driest (86mm).
How much does it rain in Blackburn per year?
Blackburn receives roughly 1543mm of precipitation per year, spread over about 209 days with at least 1mm of rain (based on 2020–2024 observations).
How cold are winters in Blackburn?
Winter nights (December–February) in Blackburn average around 2.4°C, with January typically the coldest month (average low 1.7°C).