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
10°C 107mm 6.2hrs 11hrs

Cool and damp 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 pretty 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 cold 11°C (51°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Lancaster with around 107mm 4.2 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 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Lancaster February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 101mm 7hrs 11.8hrs

February 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 relatively 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 cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd 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 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

Lancaster weather in February »

March

Lancaster March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 121mm 8.2hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Lancaster is characteristically mild and wet.

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 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 5°C (40°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Lancaster with around 121mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet 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 March »

April

Lancaster April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 80mm 9.6hrs 13.9hrs

Lancaster's weather in April is typically mild 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.

April is in the spring in Lancaster and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Lancaster with around 80mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Lancaster weather in April »

May

Lancaster May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 92mm 9.9hrs 14.9hrs

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

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Lancaster, with some very 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 comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Lancaster with around 92mm 3.6 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 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Lancaster weather in May »

June

Lancaster June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 104mm 10.1hrs 11hrs

June is a damp, humid month in Lancaster and the temperature is generally hot.

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 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Lancaster with around 104mm 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 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Lancaster weather in June »

July

Lancaster July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 122mm 9.8hrs 11.8hrs

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

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.

July is in the summer in Lancaster and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Lancaster with around 122mm 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 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Lancaster weather in July »

August

Lancaster August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 115mm 9.2hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Lancaster is characteristically hot, humid 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 relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Lancaster and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 20°C (67°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Lancaster with around 115mm 4.5 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 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Lancaster weather in August »

September

Lancaster September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 100mm 8.5hrs 13.9hrs

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 extremely 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 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th 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 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Lancaster weather in September »

October

Lancaster October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 88mm 8.1hrs 14.9hrs

October is a a little damp 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 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Lancaster with around 88mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Lancaster weather in October »

November

Lancaster November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 81mm 6.7hrs 11hrs

The climate in Lancaster during November can be summarized as mild and a little damp.

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 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 5°C (40°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd 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 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Lancaster weather in November »

December

Lancaster December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 90mm 6.1hrs 11.8hrs

December 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 relatively 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 cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 0°C (33°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest 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 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

Lancaster weather in December »

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Lancaster weather stats

Lancaster weather statistics
Hottest month: July 31.4°C 88.5°F
Driest month: April 80mm 3.1ins
Sunniest month: April 9.6hrs
Coldest month: January 10.3°C 50.5°F
Wettest month: July 122mm 4.8ins
Warmest sea: August 27.5°C 81.5°F
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