Lancaster weather
UK towns · Lancashire, England · 54.05°N 2.80°W
Lancaster, in Lancashire, England, has its warmest weather in August, when daytime temperatures average 18°C, while January nights are the coldest at around 2.6°C. The town sees roughly 1804mm 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 | 6.5° | 2.6° | 182mm | 19 |
| Feb | 7.6° | 3.6° | 187mm | 20 |
| Mar | 9.2° | 3.8° | 122mm | 17 |
| Apr | 11.2° | 4.6° | 86mm | 12 |
| May | 14.3° | 8.4° | 99mm | 16 |
| Jun | 17.2° | 11.1° | 113mm | 17 |
| Jul | 17.5° | 12.9° | 178mm | 21 |
| Aug | 18° | 13° | 164mm | 21 |
| Sep | 16.7° | 11.2° | 129mm | 16 |
| Oct | 13.1° | 9° | 206mm | 22 |
| Nov | 9.7° | 5.7° | 152mm | 18 |
| Dec | 7.2° | 3.4° | 186mm | 21 |
Lancaster weather FAQs
What is the warmest month in Lancaster?
August is typically the warmest month in Lancaster, with average daytime highs of 18°C. Summer afternoons (June–August) average around 17.6°C.
What is the wettest month in Lancaster?
October is usually the wettest month, with around 206mm of rain over roughly 22 rainy days. April is typically the driest (86mm).
How much does it rain in Lancaster per year?
Lancaster receives roughly 1804mm of precipitation per year, spread over about 220 days with at least 1mm of rain (based on 2020–2024 observations).
How cold are winters in Lancaster?
Winter nights (December–February) in Lancaster average around 3.2°C, with January typically the coldest month (average low 2.6°C).