Climate Insights for Carlisle

The climate in Carlisle is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 949mm of precipitation falls per year. Carlisle receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Carlisle is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: Juli, Juni, August. The coldest months are Januar, Februar, Dezember, when temperatures can drop to -8°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 52cm accumulating over the season.

Carlisle has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 38°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is Juli, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. The coldest month is Januar, when overnight lows fall to -8°C and the daily average is -5°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Carlisle is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 949mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 79mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 149mm of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 35mm. That's 115mm less than May, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 52cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 18cm.

Carlisle is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 22km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 26km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 17km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 9km/h gap 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, 24km/h in spring, 18km/h in summer, 22km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Carlisle, which began on March 20, 2026. Carlisle 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 Juli at around 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in Januar near -8°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 92 days from now.

The best time to visit Carlisle is during Juli, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 86mm per month. By contrast, Januar can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -8°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.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Carlisle 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.