Blackpool, United Kingdom experiences average highs of 13°C (55°F) and lows of 8°C (46°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is frequent, averaging about 16 rainy days per month. Average highs have warmed by 0.8°C (1.4°F) across the available records.
Blackpool, United Kingdom Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Blackpool, United Kingdom. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Jun 
Wetter season: Jul–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
3.9/10
Best: May, June, July, August, September
UV Index
3
Low
Temperature 13°C / 8°C
Feels Like 9°C / 4°C
Rainy Days 16
Rainfall 113 mm
Sunshine 8 h
Humidity 81%
Wind Speed 30 km/h
Dew Point 7°C
Snow Days 1 days
Frost Days 2 days
Hottest Month
18°C
August
Avg Low14°C
Rain17days
Coldest Month
4°C
January
Avg High7°C
Rain16days
Driest Month
11days
May
Avg High15°C
Avg Low9°C
Windiest Month
35 km/h
February (Gusts 53)
Sea Temperature
6°C – 18°C
Warmest water: August (
18.4°C
)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, November, December due to very cold temperatures, heavy rainfall.
Sun Position
Sunrise 04:42
Daylight 17.1h
Sunset 21:46
Live conditions—
Blackpool on the map · live conditions
Blackpool, United Kingdom
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- City
- Blackpool
- Population
- 145K
- Coordinates
- 53.82°, -3.05°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 12°C
Avg Low 6°C
Rain 13 days/mo
1/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 18°C
Avg Low 13°C
Rain 16 days/mo
3/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 13°C
Avg Low 10°C
Rain 18 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 8°C
Avg Low 4°C
Rain 17 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 7°C / 4°C . Feb: 8°C / 4°C . Mar: 9°C / 4°C . Apr: 11°C / 6°C . May: 15°C / 9°C . Jun: 17°C / 12°C . Jul: 18°C / 14°C . Aug: 18°C / 14°C . Sep: 16°C / 12°C . Oct: 13°C / 10°C . Nov: 10°C / 7°C . Dec: 8°C / 5°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 122 mm. Feb: 107 mm. Mar: 97 mm. Apr: 63 mm. May: 64 mm. Jun: 99 mm. Jul: 116 mm. Aug: 127 mm. Sep: 141 mm. Oct: 140 mm. Nov: 142 mm. Dec: 140 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 85%. Feb: 82%. Mar: 81%. Apr: 76%. May: 77%. Jun: 77%. Jul: 80%. Aug: 80%. Sep: 80%. Oct: 82%. Nov: 83%. Dec: 86%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 33 km/h . Feb: 35 km/h . Mar: 30 km/h . Apr: 27 km/h . May: 25 km/h . Jun: 26 km/h . Jul: 26 km/h . Aug: 27 km/h . Sep: 29 km/h . Oct: 32 km/h . Nov: 32 km/h . Dec: 33 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 4h. Feb: 5h. Mar: 7h. Apr: 10h. May: 11h. Jun: 12h. Jul: 11h. Aug: 10h. Sep: 8h. Oct: 6h. Nov: 4h. Dec: 3h.
Sea Temperature
Sea Temperatureswim
Line chart showing monthly sea temperature. Jan: 6°C . Feb: 6°C . Mar: 7°C . Apr: 10°C . May: 14°C . Jun: 17°C . Jul: 18°C . Aug: 18°C . Sep: 17°C . Oct: 13°C . Nov: 10°C . Dec: 7°C .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 1. Feb: UV 2. Mar: UV 3. Apr: UV 4. May: UV 5. Jun: UV 6. Jul: UV 6. Aug: UV 5. Sep: UV 4. Oct: UV 2. Nov: UV 1. Dec: UV 1.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 2 days. Feb: 1 days. Mar: 1 days. Apr: 0 days. May: 0 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 0 days. Nov: 1 days. Dec: 1 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have warmed by 0.8°C (1.4°F) across the available records. Average rainfall has remained broadly steady.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Aug 2025 · 19°C | Aug · 18°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · 2°C | Jan · 4°C |
| Wettest month | Sep 2025 · 212 mm | Nov · 142 mm |
| Windiest month | Nov 2025 · 34 km/h | Feb · 35 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Poor April
Poor May best
Fair June best
Good July best
Good August best
Good September best
Fair October
Wet November
Wet December
Wet | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C / 4°C | 2°C / -2°C | 16days (122 mm) Wet | 3.5h Poor | 85% Humid | 0.9 Low | Poor | View Details |
| February | 8°C / 4°C | 3°C / -2°C | 16days (107 mm) Wet | 5.2h Fair | 82% Humid | 1.5 Low | Poor | View Details |
| March | 9°C / 4°C | 5°C / -1°C | 15days (97 mm) Wet | 7.4h Good | 81% Humid | 3.1 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| April | 11°C / 6°C | 8°C / 1°C | 12days (63 mm) Wet | 10h Excellent | 76% Humid | 4.4 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| May best | 15°C / 9°C | 12°C / 6°C | 11days (64 mm) Wet | 11.4h Excellent | 77% Humid | 5.4 High | Fair | View Details |
| June best | 17°C / 12°C | 16°C / 9°C | 15days (99 mm) Wet | 11.6h Excellent | 77% Humid | 6 High | Good | View Details |
| July best | 18°C / 14°C | 17°C / 12°C | 17days (116 mm) Wet | 10.9h Excellent | 80% Humid | 5.5 High | Good | View Details |
| August best | 18°C / 14°C | 17°C / 12°C | 17days (127 mm) Wet | 10.2h Excellent | 80% Humid | 5 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| September best | 16°C / 12°C | 14°C / 9°C | 17days (141 mm) Wet | 7.8h Good | 80% Humid | 3.5 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| October | 13°C / 10°C | 10°C / 6°C | 19days (140 mm) Wet | 5.7h Fair | 82% Humid | 2.1 Moderate | Wet | View Details |
| November | 10°C / 7°C | 6°C / 2°C | 18days (142 mm) Wet | 3.8h Poor | 83% Humid | 1.1 Low | Wet | View Details |
| December | 8°C / 5°C | 4°C / 0°C | 18days (140 mm) Wet | 2.9h Poor | 86% Very Muggy | 0.7 Low | Wet | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Blackpool are May, June, July, August, September, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Blackpool, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Blackpool is August, with average daytime highs of 18°C (65°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Blackpool is January, with average overnight lows of 4°C (39°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Blackpool is November, averaging 142mm of precipitation across 18 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Blackpool runs through October, November, December, July, with the heaviest rainfall in October. Based on 10-year averages for Blackpool.
Blackpool receives approximately 90 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is June with around 12 hours. Based on climate data for Blackpool.
The least favorable months to visit Blackpool are January, February, November, December, primarily due to very cold temperatures, heavy rainfall. For the best conditions, consider May, June, July, August, September instead.
The annual average UV index in Blackpool is 3, classified as moderate. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Blackpool is 81%, classified as humid. High humidity makes warm temperatures feel significantly hotter — lightweight, breathable clothing is recommended.
Sea temperatures in Summer average 12°C (54°F), which most swimmers will find too cold without a wetsuit.
Yes, Blackpool receives snow. Months with snowfall average 1 snow days and 1 cm (0 in) of accumulation, with about 2 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Blackpool are 30 km/h (19 mph). The windiest month is February with peak winds reaching 35 km/h (22 mph) (gusts up to 53 km/h / 33 mph).
Blackpool averages 1 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 69%. The clearest skies occur in April.
The annual average dew point in Blackpool is 7°C (45°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Blackpool has a Oceanic climate, classified as Cfb under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Blackpool ranges from 4°C (39°F) to 9°C (48°F) on average. Wind chill makes winters feel noticeably colder than the actual temperature — layered clothing is recommended.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Blackpool. It earns a climate score of 6.5/10 with Good.
For June in Blackpool, pack Layered clothing, Light jacket, Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Waterproof shoes. With average highs of 17°C (63°F) and 15 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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