When is the best time to go to Blackburn

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Blackburn, 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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Blackburn weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Blackburn 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

Blackburn January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 84mm 2.4hrs 9hrs

January is a a little damp month in Blackburn and the temperature is generally cool.

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

January is in the winter in Blackburn and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (42°F), whilst at night -0°C (31°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Blackburn with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 2.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Blackburn February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 54mm 3.4hrs 10.8hrs

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

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

February is in the winter in Blackburn and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (42°F), whilst at night -1°C (31°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Blackburn with around 54mm 2.1 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 3.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Blackburn weather in February »

March

Blackburn March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 61mm 4.1hrs 13hrs

The weather in March in Blackburn is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

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

March is in the spring in Blackburn and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Blackburn with around 61mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 4.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Blackburn weather in March »

April

Blackburn April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 54mm 5.3hrs 15.6hrs

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

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 Blackburn.

April is in the spring in Blackburn and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Blackburn with around 54mm 2.1 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 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Blackburn weather in April »

May

Blackburn May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 63mm 6.1hrs 18.2hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Blackburn and the temperature is generally cool.

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

May is in the spring in Blackburn and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Blackburn with around 63mm 2.5 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 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Blackburn weather in May »

June

Blackburn June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 56mm 6.3hrs 9hrs

The climate in Blackburn during June can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

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

June is in the summer in Blackburn and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Blackburn with around 56mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Blackburn weather in June »

July

Blackburn July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 66mm 5.3hrs 10.8hrs

July in Blackburn is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Blackburn.

July is in the summer in Blackburn and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Blackburn with around 66mm 2.6 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 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Blackburn weather in July »

August

Blackburn August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 77mm 5.1hrs 13hrs

The weather in August in Blackburn is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

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

August is in the summer in Blackburn and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Blackburn with around 77mm 3 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 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Blackburn weather in August »

September

Blackburn September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 73mm 3.9hrs 15.6hrs

Blackburn's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

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 Blackburn.

September is in the fall / autumn in Blackburn and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Blackburn with around 73mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 3.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Blackburn weather in September »

October

Blackburn October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 81mm 3.2hrs 18.2hrs

October is a a little damp month in Blackburn and the temperature is generally cool.

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 Blackburn.

October is in the fall / autumn in Blackburn and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Blackburn with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little 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 3.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Blackburn weather in October »

November

Blackburn November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 79mm 2.4hrs 9hrs

Cool and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Blackburn during the month of November

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Blackburn and is typically the 2nd warmest 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 November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Blackburn with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 2.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Blackburn weather in November »

December

Blackburn December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 75mm 2hrs 10.8hrs

December in Blackburn is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

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

December is in the winter in Blackburn 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 (33°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Blackburn with around 75mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 2 hours of sunshine per day.

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Blackburn weather stats

Blackburn weather statistics
Hottest month: July 17°C 62.6°F
Driest month: February 54mm 2.1ins
Sunniest month: April 5.3hrs
Coldest month: January 5.3°C 41.5°F
Wettest month: January 84mm 3.3ins
Warmest sea: August 13.7°C 56.7°F
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