Blackpool weather forecast
UK towns · Lancashire, England · 53.82°N 3.04°W
Blackpool, in Lancashire, England, has its warmest weather in August, when daytime temperatures average 18.9°C, while January nights are the coldest at around 3.2°C. The town sees roughly 1297mm of rain a year; October 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 | 7.4° | 3.2° | 125mm | 16 |
| Feb | 8.5° | 4° | 127mm | 18 |
| Mar | 10° | 3.8° | 88mm | 15 |
| Apr | 12° | 4.5° | 60mm | 11 |
| May | 15.2° | 8.6° | 74mm | 15 |
| Jun | 18.1° | 11.5° | 86mm | 14 |
| Jul | 18.4° | 13.3° | 128mm | 19 |
| Aug | 18.9° | 13.4° | 116mm | 19 |
| Sep | 17.6° | 11.5° | 99mm | 15 |
| Oct | 14.1° | 9.4° | 146mm | 19 |
| Nov | 10.6° | 6.2° | 110mm | 16 |
| Dec | 8° | 3.9° | 138mm | 19 |
Seasons in Blackpool
Spring (March–May). Daytime highs in Blackpool climb from 10°C in March to 15.2°C by May, while nights ease from 3.8°C to 8.6°C. The season brings around 222mm of rain in total.
Summer (June–August). The warmest stretch of the year: afternoons average 18.5°C, peaking in August at 18.9°C. June is usually the driest of the summer months (86mm over ~14 rainy days). Around the June solstice, Blackpool gets roughly 16.8 hours of daylight.
Autumn (September–November). Daytime temperatures fall from 17.6°C in September to 10.6°C by November, and rainfall builds to its annual peak — October is the wettest month of the year (146mm).
Winter (December–February). Nights average 3.7°C, with January the coldest month (average low 3.2°C, daytime high 7.4°C). Expect about 53 days with measurable rain over the three months, and only around 7.2 hours of daylight in mid-December.
How Blackpool compares
| Blackpool | UK town average | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual rainfall | 1297mm | 1054mm |
| Rainy days per year | 196 | 167 |
| Summer daytime high | 18.5°C | 19.7°C |
| Winter night low | 3.7°C | 3.4°C |
Blackpool is about 23% wetter than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm), based on 2020–2024 monthly normals.
Blackpool weather FAQs
What is the warmest month in Blackpool?
August is typically the warmest month in Blackpool, with average daytime highs of 18.9°C. Summer afternoons (June–August) average around 18.5°C.
What is the wettest month in Blackpool?
October is usually the wettest month, with around 146mm of rain over roughly 19 rainy days. April is typically the driest (60mm).
How much does it rain in Blackpool per year?
Blackpool receives roughly 1297mm of precipitation per year, spread over about 196 days with at least 1mm of rain (based on 2020–2024 observations).
How cold are winters in Blackpool?
Winter nights (December–February) in Blackpool average around 3.7°C, with January typically the coldest month (average low 3.2°C).
When is the best time to visit Blackpool for good weather?
Late spring and summer offer the most reliable weather in Blackpool. June is typically the driest of the warm months (86mm of rain), while August is the warmest, averaging 18.9°C by day — and near the June solstice there are around 17 hours of daylight to enjoy.
How does Blackpool's weather compare with the rest of the UK?
Blackpool receives 1297mm of rain a year, about 23% wetter than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm). Summer daytime highs average 18.5°C against a UK-town average of 19.7°C, and winter nights average 3.7°C versus 3.4°C.
Is it going to rain in Blackpool?
For up-to-the-minute rain tracking, check the live rain radar — as a long-term guide, Blackpool averages 196 rainy days a year, with October the wettest month (146mm) and April the driest (60mm).
What is the 7-day forecast for Blackpool?
See the live hourly and 7-day forecast for day-by-day temperatures and rain chance. The figures on this page are long-term climate averages from 2020–2024, not the live forecast.