Climate Overview
The climate in Blackpool is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 1465mm of precipitation falls per year. Blackpool receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Blackpool is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are February, March, January, when temperatures can drop to 5°C.
Temperature
Blackpool sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 5°C to 17°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 16°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 6°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Blackpool is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1465mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 122mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 159mm of rainfall. September and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 46mm. That's 113mm less than August, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
Blackpool is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/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 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/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 8km/h in winter, 6km/h in spring, 6km/h in summer, 8km/h in autumn.
Seasons
3 days until Summer
It is currently spring in Blackpool, which began on March 20, 2026. Blackpool 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 August at around 17°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 5°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 3 days from now.
Spring
Temperatures range from 6 to 13°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 225mm for the season, averaging 75mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.
Summer
Temperatures range from 13 to 17°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 390mm across the season with a monthly average of 130mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.
Autumn
Temperatures range from 8 to 16°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 456mm across the season with a monthly average of 152mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.
Winter
Temperatures range from 5 to 9°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 394mm across the season with a monthly average of 131mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Blackpool 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. 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.
