Climate Insights for Burgh by Sands

Cumbria, England, United Kingdom

Hottest
July
19°C peak
Coldest
January
2°C low
Wettest
December
111mm rain
Best to Visit
July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Burgh by Sands is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 1043mm of precipitation falls per year. Burgh by Sands receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Burgh by Sands is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 2°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 6° Average: 4° Min: 2° Feb Max: 7° Average: 5° Min: 2° Mar Max: 9° Average: 6° Min: 3° Apr Max: 12° Average: 8° Min: 4° May Max: 15° Average: 11° Min: 7° Jun Max: 18° Average: 14° Min: 10° Jul Max: 19° Average: 15° Min: 12° Aug Max: 18° Average: 15° Min: 11° Sep Max: 16° Average: 13° Min: 9° Oct Max: 13° Average: 10° Min: 7° Nov Max: 9° Average: 7° Min: 4° Dec Max: 8° Average: 5° Min: 3°
Max
Average
Min

Burgh by Sands sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 2°C to 19°C. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 15°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 4°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 95mm Snow: 5mm Feb Precipitation: 98mm Snow: 5mm Mar Precipitation: 83mm Snow: 3mm Apr Precipitation: 56mm Snow: 1mm May Precipitation: 67mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 75mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 96mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 94mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 79mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 102mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 87mm Snow: 2mm Dec Precipitation: 111mm Snow: 2mm
Precipitation
Snow

Burgh by Sands is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1043mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 87mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 111mm of rainfall. October and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 56mm. That's 55mm less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 18cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 5cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 22km/h Feb Wind Speed: 24km/h Mar Wind Speed: 22km/h Apr Wind Speed: 19km/h May Wind Speed: 19km/h Jun Wind Speed: 19km/h Jul Wind Speed: 18km/h Aug Wind Speed: 19km/h Sep Wind Speed: 19km/h Oct Wind Speed: 21km/h Nov Wind Speed: 20km/h Dec Wind Speed: 22km/h
Wind Speed

Burgh by Sands is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 20km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 24km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 18km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 6km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 23km/h in winter, 20km/h in spring, 19km/h in summer, 20km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Burgh by Sands, which began on March 20, 2026. Burgh by Sands is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 19°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 2°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 3 to 15°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 207mm for the season, averaging 69mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 20km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 10 to 19°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 265mm for the season, averaging 88mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 19km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 4 to 16°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 268mm for the season, averaging 89mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 20km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 2 to 8°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 304mm across the season with a monthly average of 101mm. Expect around 12cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 23km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Best Time to Visit

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May 11°
Jun 14°
Jul 15°
Aug 15°
Sep 13°
Oct 10°
Nov
Dec

The best time to visit Burgh by Sands is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 15°C with modest rainfall averaging 95mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 2°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Burgh by Sands based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
2 °C
6 °C
22 km/h
95 mm
5 cm
Feb
2 °C
7 °C
24 km/h
98 mm
5 cm
Mar Current
3 °C
9 °C
22 km/h
83 mm
3 cm
Apr
4 °C
12 °C
19 km/h
56 mm
1 cm
May
7 °C
15 °C
19 km/h
67 mm
0 cm
Jun
10 °C
18 °C
19 km/h
75 mm
0 cm
Jul
12 °C
19 °C
18 km/h
96 mm
0 cm
Aug
11 °C
18 °C
19 km/h
94 mm
0 cm
Sep
9 °C
16 °C
19 km/h
79 mm
0 cm
Oct
7 °C
13 °C
21 km/h
102 mm
0 cm
Nov
4 °C
9 °C
20 km/h
87 mm
2 cm
Dec
3 °C
8 °C
22 km/h
111 mm
2 cm
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