Lancashire Weather Forecast
Lancashire weather: 54°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Lancashire is a county in England. Lancashire is a county or metropolitan area in the United Kingdom. It has a population of about 1.5 million.
Right now it is 54°F (12°C) in Lancashire with clear. It feels like 51°F. Today runs from 54°F to 69°F. Chance of precipitation is 2%. Sightseeing conditions score 9/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Lancashire is July and August. The climate is temperate. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 67°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 34°F.
The closest major airport is Dublin Airport (DUB), about 153 mi away. Nearby highlights include Lake District National Park, Snowdonia National Park, Edinburgh Castle and Old and New Towns of Edinburgh.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 69°F is 3.8°F above the 65°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 3 PM to 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Lancashire today at 9.9/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Lancashire right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 9:31 PM, Aug 25 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Lancashire
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 69° / 54° | 2% · 0,0 in | 15 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Light showers | 72° / 60° | 84% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light showers | 68° / 58° | 100% · 0,6 in | 13 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 65° / 59° | 73% · 0,2 in | 9 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 65° / 58° | 73% · 0,2 in | 10 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light showers | 64° / 56° | 83% · 0,9 in | 14 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 62° / 56° | 84% · 0,6 in | 16 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 65° / 52° | 64% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 62° / 56° | 74% · 0,3 in | 14 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 59° / 53° | 63% · 0,2 in | 16 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light showers | 66° / 55° | 71% · 0,8 in | 19 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Light showers | 64° / 57° | 63% · 0,3 in | 19 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 61° / 55° | 57% · 0,1 in | 21 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 61° / 53° | 47% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 0 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 5 |
| Wed, Sep 9 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | — |
Climate in Lancashire month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42° | 34° | 5,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 46° | 38° | 4,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 51° | 39° | 4,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 55° | 41° | 3,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 62° | 47° | 3,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 64° | 52° | 5,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 67° | 55° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 65° | 55° | 3,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 62° | 51° | 6,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 56° | 47° | 5,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 48° | 40° | 5,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 47° | 40° | 7,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Lancashire
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Air quality and pollen in Lancashire
Pollen today
Pollen is modelled for Europe only; other regions show no values.
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Lancashire
Go in July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Lancashire?
Lancashire is a county in England. Its coordinates are 53.8175, -2.6039. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Lancashire right now?
It is currently 54°F (12°C) with clear. Humidity is 90% and wind is 10 mph.
When is the best time to visit Lancashire?
July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Lancashire, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Lancashire in?
Lancashire observes Europe/London (UTC+01:00). The local time is 9:31 PM.
How many people live in Lancashire?
Lancashire has a population of approximately 1.5 million.
What is the nearest airport to Lancashire?
The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 153 mi away, London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 186 mi away and London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 210 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Lancashire?
Popular options include Lake District National Park, Snowdonia National Park, Edinburgh Castle, Old and New Towns of Edinburgh, Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites and Stonehenge.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (uk-regions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 25, 2026 at 9:31 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
