Climate Insights for Carlisle

The climate in Carlisle is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 1141mm 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: July, August, June. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 1°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 53cm accumulating over the season.

Carlisle sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 1°C to 18°C. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 15°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°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.

Carlisle is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1141mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 95mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 119mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 46mm. That's 73mm less than February, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 53cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 15cm.

Carlisle is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/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 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

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 July at around 18°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 1°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 3 days from now.

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.