Preston weather
UK towns · Lancashire, England · 53.76°N 2.70°W
Preston, in Lancashire, England, has its warmest weather in August, when daytime temperatures average 19.5°C, while January nights are the coldest at around 2.4°C. The town sees roughly 1368mm of rain a year; December 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° | 2.4° | 134mm | 17 |
| Feb | 8.8° | 3.6° | 142mm | 20 |
| Mar | 10.5° | 3.5° | 96mm | 15 |
| Apr | 12.6° | 4.3° | 76mm | 12 |
| May | 15.9° | 8.3° | 81mm | 14 |
| Jun | 18.8° | 11° | 88mm | 15 |
| Jul | 19° | 12.7° | 130mm | 20 |
| Aug | 19.5° | 12.9° | 117mm | 19 |
| Sep | 17.9° | 11.1° | 102mm | 15 |
| Oct | 14.2° | 8.9° | 145mm | 21 |
| Nov | 10.5° | 5.5° | 111mm | 17 |
| Dec | 7.9° | 3.5° | 146mm | 19 |
Preston weather FAQs
What is the warmest month in Preston?
August is typically the warmest month in Preston, with average daytime highs of 19.5°C. Summer afternoons (June–August) average around 19.1°C.
What is the wettest month in Preston?
December is usually the wettest month, with around 146mm of rain over roughly 19 rainy days. April is typically the driest (76mm).
How much does it rain in Preston per year?
Preston receives roughly 1368mm of precipitation per year, spread over about 204 days with at least 1mm of rain (based on 2020–2024 observations).
How cold are winters in Preston?
Winter nights (December–February) in Preston average around 3.2°C, with January typically the coldest month (average low 2.4°C).