Preston weather forecast
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 |
Seasons in Preston
Spring (March–May). Daytime highs in Preston climb from 10.5°C in March to 15.9°C by May, while nights ease from 3.5°C to 8.3°C. The season brings around 253mm of rain in total.
Summer (June–August). The warmest stretch of the year: afternoons average 19.1°C, peaking in August at 19.5°C. June is usually the driest of the summer months (88mm over ~15 rainy days). Around the June solstice, Preston gets roughly 16.8 hours of daylight.
Autumn (September–November). Daytime temperatures fall from 17.9°C in September to 10.5°C by November, with around 358mm of rain across the season.
Winter (December–February). Nights average 3.2°C, with January the coldest month (average low 2.4°C, daytime high 7.4°C). Expect about 56 days with measurable rain over the three months, and only around 7.2 hours of daylight in mid-December.
How Preston compares
| Preston | UK town average | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual rainfall | 1368mm | 1054mm |
| Rainy days per year | 204 | 167 |
| Summer daytime high | 19.1°C | 19.7°C |
| Winter night low | 3.2°C | 3.4°C |
Preston is about 30% wetter than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm), based on 2020–2024 monthly normals.
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).
When is the best time to visit Preston for good weather?
Late spring and summer offer the most reliable weather in Preston. June is typically the driest of the warm months (88mm of rain), while August is the warmest, averaging 19.5°C by day — and near the June solstice there are around 17 hours of daylight to enjoy.
How does Preston's weather compare with the rest of the UK?
Preston receives 1368mm of rain a year, about 30% wetter than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm). Summer daytime highs average 19.1°C against a UK-town average of 19.7°C, and winter nights average 3.2°C versus 3.4°C.
Is it going to rain in Preston?
For up-to-the-minute rain tracking, check the live rain radar — as a long-term guide, Preston averages 204 rainy days a year, with December the wettest month (146mm) and April the driest (76mm).
What is the 7-day forecast for Preston?
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.