When is the best time to go to Accrington

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Accrington, United Kingdom. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Accrington weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Accrington are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Accrington January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 127mm 1.5hrs 9.5hrs

January is a wet month in Accrington and the temperature is generally cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Accrington for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Accrington and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (42°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Accrington with around 127mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Accrington February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 79mm 2.4hrs 11hrs

February in Accrington is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Accrington.

February is in the winter in Accrington and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (41°F), whilst at night 0°C (33°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Accrington with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Accrington March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 99mm 3.3hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in March in Accrington is characteristically cool and a little damp.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Accrington.

March is in the spring in Accrington and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Accrington with around 99mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Accrington April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 77mm 4.9hrs 15.2hrs

Accrington's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Accrington, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Accrington and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (51°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Accrington with around 77mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Accrington May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 80mm 6.1hrs 17.3hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Accrington and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Accrington, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Accrington and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Accrington with around 80mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Accrington weather in May »

June

Accrington June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 90mm 6.5hrs 9.5hrs

Mild and a little damp weather often prevails in Accrington during the month of June

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Accrington, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Accrington and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Accrington with around 90mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Accrington weather in June »

July

Accrington July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 90mm 5.6hrs 11hrs

July in Accrington is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Accrington, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Accrington and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Accrington with around 90mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Accrington weather in July »

August

Accrington August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 115mm 5.5hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in August in Accrington is characteristically mild and damp.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Accrington, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Accrington and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Accrington with around 115mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Accrington weather in August »

September

Accrington September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 120mm 4.1hrs 15.2hrs

Accrington's weather in September is typically mild and wet in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Accrington, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Accrington and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Accrington with around 120mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Accrington October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 137mm 3hrs 17.3hrs

October is a wet month in Accrington and the temperature is generally cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Accrington for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the fall / autumn in Accrington and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Accrington with around 137mm 5.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3 hours of sunshine per day.

Accrington weather in October »

November

Accrington November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 132mm 2.1hrs 9.5hrs

Accrington's weather in November is typically cool and wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Accrington for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Accrington and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (47°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Accrington with around 132mm 5.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Accrington weather in November »

December

Accrington December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 134mm 1.5hrs 11hrs

December in Accrington is generally wet with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Accrington for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Accrington and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Accrington with around 134mm 5.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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Accrington weather stats

Accrington weather statistics
Hottest month: July 18.1°C 64.6°F
Driest month: April 77mm 3ins
Sunniest month: May 6.1hrs
Coldest month: February 5°C 41°F
Wettest month: October 137mm 5.4ins
Warmest sea: August 15.3°C 59.5°F
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