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
11°C 50mm 6.3hrs 11.2hrs

Cool and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Lancaster during the month of January

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.

January is in the winter in Lancaster and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Lancaster with around 50mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Lancaster February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 63mm 6.7hrs 11.9hrs

February in Lancaster is generally reasonably dry 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 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Lancaster with around 63mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Lancaster weather in February »

March

Lancaster March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 72mm 7.7hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Lancaster is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

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.

March is in the spring in Lancaster and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Lancaster with around 72mm 2.8 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 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Lancaster weather in March »

April

Lancaster April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 101mm 8.2hrs 13.8hrs

Lancaster's weather in April is typically warm 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 a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°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 8 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 April »

May

Lancaster May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 129mm 8.8hrs 14.7hrs

May is a wet, humid month in Lancaster and the temperature is generally warm.

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 muggy 29°C (83°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Lancaster with around 129mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet 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 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Lancaster weather in May »

June

Lancaster June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 82mm 10.5hrs 11.2hrs

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

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.

June is in the summer in Lancaster and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 21°C (71°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest 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 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Lancaster weather in June »

July

Lancaster July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
32°C 55mm 11.3hrs 11.9hrs

July in Lancaster is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being very hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Lancaster, with some very 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 warm 35°C (96°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Lancaster with around 55mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Lancaster weather in July »

August

Lancaster August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
32°C 54mm 10.4hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Lancaster is characteristically very hot and reasonably dry.

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 warm 35°C (96°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Lancaster with around 54mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Lancaster weather in August »

September

Lancaster September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 82mm 8.7hrs 13.8hrs

Lancaster's weather in September is typically hot and a little damp 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 pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in Lancaster and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

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

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Lancaster weather in September »

October

Lancaster October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 93mm 7.9hrs 14.7hrs

October 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.

October is in the fall / autumn in Lancaster and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 14°C (56°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Lancaster with around 93mm 3.7 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 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Lancaster weather in October »

November

Lancaster November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 62mm 6.6hrs 11.2hrs

The climate in Lancaster during November can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

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 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest 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 6 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 November »

December

Lancaster December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 60mm 6hrs 11.9hrs

December in Lancaster is generally reasonably dry 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 cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Lancaster with around 60mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 6 hours of sunshine per day.

Lancaster weather in December »

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Lancaster weather stats

Lancaster weather statistics
Hottest month: July 35°C 95°F
Driest month: January 50mm 2ins
Sunniest month: July 11.3hrs
Coldest month: January 12.2°C 54°F
Wettest month: May 129mm 5.1ins
Warmest sea: August 26.5°C 79.7°F
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