When is the best time to go to Lancaster
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.
Average temperatures in Lancaster
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
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -3°C | 58mm | 4hrs | 10.4hrs |
Cold and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Lancaster during the month of January
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 -4°C (26°F), whilst at night -15°C (5°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Lancaster with around 58mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 4 hours of sunshine per day.
Lancaster weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2°C | 52mm | 5hrs | 11.5hrs |
February in Lancaster is generally reasonably dry 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 not a good 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 freezing -2°C (29°F), whilst at night -14°C (6°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Lancaster with around 52mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 5 hours of sunshine per day.
Lancaster weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4°C | 61mm | 5.5hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Lancaster is characteristically cold and reasonably dry.
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 freezing 4°C (40°F), whilst at night -8°C (18°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Lancaster with around 61mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 74mm | 6.6hrs | 14.4hrs |
Lancaster'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 Lancaster.
April is in the spring in Lancaster and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 11°C (52°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Lancaster with around 74mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 85mm | 7.8hrs | 15.8hrs |
May is a a little damp month in Lancaster and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Lancaster, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Lancaster and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 5°C (40°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Lancaster with around 85mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little 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 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 100mm | 8.5hrs | 10.4hrs |
The weather in June in Lancaster is characteristically mild and damp.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Lancaster, with some inordinately 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 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Lancaster with around 100mm 3.9 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 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 95mm | 9.1hrs | 11.5hrs |
July in Lancaster is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Lancaster, with some surprisingly 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 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Lancaster with around 95mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little 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 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 109mm | 8hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Lancaster is characteristically warm and damp.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Lancaster, with some inordinately 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 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Lancaster with around 109mm 4.3 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 8 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 81mm | 6.6hrs | 14.4hrs |
Lancaster's weather in September is typically mild and a little damp in nature.
It is perhaps a good 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 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Lancaster with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little 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 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Lancaster weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 82mm | 5.1hrs | 15.8hrs |
October is a a little damp month in Lancaster and the temperature is generally cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Lancaster.
October is in the fall / autumn in Lancaster and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (56°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Lancaster with around 82mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little 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 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Lancaster weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5°C | 91mm | 3.4hrs | 10.4hrs |
Cool and a little damp weather often prevails in Lancaster during the month of November
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.
November is in the fall / autumn in Lancaster and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (42°F), whilst at night -4°C (26°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest 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 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Lancaster weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -1°C | 79mm | 3.2hrs | 11.5hrs |
December in Lancaster is generally reasonably dry 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 pretty bad 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 freezing -2°C (29°F), whilst at night -12°C (11°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Lancaster with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Lancaster weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 25.7°C 78.3°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 52mm 2ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 9.1hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | -3.9°C 25°F |
| Wettest month: | August | 109mm 4.3ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 17.1°C 62.8°F |
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