Lancashire Weather Forecast
Lancashire weather: 56°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Lancashire weather in October
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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).
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.
What to pack, what to skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 55°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
How Lancashire compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Lancashire.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester | 28 mi | 52°F | +34°F warmer | 48 in |
| Greater Manchester | 28 mi | 52°F | +34°F warmer | 48 in |
| Liverpool | 32 mi | 52°F | +34°F warmer | 46 in |
| Merseyside | 32 mi | 52°F | +34°F warmer | 46 in |
| Windermere | 41 mi | 48°F | 34°F cooler | 78 in |
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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 56°F (13°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 71% and wind is 2 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 1:39 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 21, 2026 at 1:39 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
