When is the best time to go to Lancaster

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Lancaster, United States. 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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Lancaster weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Lancaster 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

Lancaster January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
4°C 91mm 4.3hrs 10.9hrs

January in Lancaster is generally a little damp with the temperature being cold.

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

January is in the winter in Lancaster and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 5°C (41°F), whilst at night -5°C (23°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Lancaster with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Lancaster February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 90mm 5hrs 11.7hrs

February in Lancaster is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.

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

February is in the winter in Lancaster and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night -3°C (26°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Lancaster with around 90mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Lancaster March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 114mm 6hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Lancaster is characteristically cool and damp.

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

March is in the spring in Lancaster and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Lancaster with around 114mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Lancaster April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 101mm 7.4hrs 14hrs

Lancaster's weather in April is typically mild and damp 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 Lancaster.

April is in the spring in Lancaster and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Lancaster with around 101mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Lancaster May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 116mm 8.4hrs 15.1hrs

May is a damp month in Lancaster and the temperature is generally 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 Lancaster.

May is in the spring in Lancaster and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Lancaster with around 116mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Lancaster June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 105mm 9.1hrs 10.9hrs

The weather in June in Lancaster is characteristically warm, humid and damp.

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

June is in the summer in Lancaster and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 16°C (62°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Lancaster with around 105mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Lancaster weather in June »

July

Lancaster July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 123mm 9hrs 11.7hrs

July in Lancaster is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

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

July is in the summer in Lancaster and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Lancaster with around 123mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Lancaster weather in July »

August

Lancaster August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 100mm 8.6hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Lancaster is characteristically hot, humid and a little damp.

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

August is in the summer in Lancaster and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Lancaster with around 100mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Lancaster weather in August »

September

Lancaster September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 90mm 7.6hrs 14hrs

Lancaster's weather in September is typically warm, humid and a little damp in nature.

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Lancaster and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Lancaster with around 90mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Lancaster weather in September »

October

Lancaster October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 65mm 6.8hrs 15.1hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Lancaster and the temperature is generally mild.

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Lancaster and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Lancaster with around 65mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Lancaster weather in October »

November

Lancaster November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 94mm 4.6hrs 10.9hrs

November in Lancaster is generally a little damp 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 Lancaster.

November is in the fall / autumn in Lancaster and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Lancaster with around 94mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Lancaster weather in November »

December

Lancaster December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 102mm 3.8hrs 11.7hrs

December in Lancaster is generally damp with the temperature being cool.

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

December is in the winter in Lancaster and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night -2°C (28°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Lancaster with around 102mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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Lancaster weather stats

Lancaster weather statistics
Hottest month: July 29.9°C 85.8°F
Driest month: October 65mm 2.6ins
Sunniest month: August 8.6hrs
Coldest month: January 4.6°C 40.3°F
Wettest month: July 123mm 4.8ins
Warmest sea: August 25.2°C 77.4°F
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