When is the best time to go to Lancaster

Best time to go
OK time to go
Worst time to go

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

Lancaster January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
2°C 62mm 4hrs 10.7hrs

Lancaster's weather in January is typically cold and reasonably dry in nature.

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 2°C (35°F), whilst at night -8°C (18°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Lancaster with around 62mm 2.4 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 4 hours of sunshine per day.

Lancaster weather in January »

February

Lancaster February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
4°C 58mm 4.9hrs 11.7hrs

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 4°C (39°F), whilst at night -7°C (20°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd 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 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

Lancaster weather in February »

March

Lancaster March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 85mm 5.8hrs 12.8hrs

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

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.

March is in the spring in Lancaster and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 11°C (51°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Lancaster with around 85mm 3.4 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 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Lancaster weather in March »

April

Lancaster April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 90mm 7.2hrs 14.2hrs

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

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.

April is in the spring in Lancaster and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Lancaster with around 90mm 3.6 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 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Lancaster weather in April »

May

Lancaster May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 105mm 8.3hrs 15.3hrs

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

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 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 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th 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 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Lancaster weather in May »

June

Lancaster June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 91mm 9.1hrs 10.7hrs

June in Lancaster is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Lancaster, with some particularly 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 comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th 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 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Lancaster weather in June »

July

Lancaster July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 106mm 8.9hrs 11.7hrs

July in Lancaster is generally damp with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Lancaster, with some inordinately 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 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Lancaster with around 106mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a 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 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Lancaster weather in July »

August

Lancaster August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 89mm 8.2hrs 12.8hrs

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

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Lancaster, with some particularly 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 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Lancaster with around 89mm 3.5 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 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Lancaster weather in August »

September

Lancaster September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 75mm 7.6hrs 14.2hrs

Lancaster's weather in September is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Lancaster, with some very 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 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Lancaster with around 75mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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
17°C 57mm 6.5hrs 15.3hrs

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

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Lancaster, with some particularly 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 a cool 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Lancaster with around 57mm 2.3 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 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Lancaster weather in October »

November

Lancaster November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 76mm 3.9hrs 10.7hrs

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

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 11°C (53°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Lancaster with around 76mm 3 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 3.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Lancaster weather in November »

December

Lancaster December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
4°C 70mm 3.1hrs 11.7hrs

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 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 5°C (40°F), whilst at night -5°C (24°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Lancaster with around 70mm 2.7 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 3.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Lancaster weather in December »

Other monthly averages

UV index Best time to go?

Lancaster weather stats

Lancaster weather statistics
Hottest month: July 28.6°C 83.5°F
Driest month: October 57mm 2.2ins
Sunniest month: June 9.1hrs
Coldest month: January 1.5°C 34.7°F
Wettest month: July 106mm 4.2ins
Warmest sea: August 24.4°C 75.9°F
Map showing location of Lancaster (39.71368, -82.59933) Lancaster map pin © Google

Locations nearby

Top United States locations