Lancaster weather forecast
UK towns · Lancashire, England · 54.05°N 2.80°W
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Lancaster, in Lancashire, England, has its warmest weather in August, when daytime temperatures average 18°C, while January nights are the coldest at around 2.6°C. The town sees roughly 1804mm of rain a year; October is normally the wettest month and April the driest. Figures are averaged from 2020–2024 observations.
Climate averages
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6.5° | 2.6° | 182mm | 19 |
| Feb | 7.6° | 3.6° | 187mm | 20 |
| Mar | 9.2° | 3.8° | 122mm | 17 |
| Apr | 11.2° | 4.6° | 86mm | 12 |
| May | 14.3° | 8.4° | 99mm | 16 |
| Jun | 17.2° | 11.1° | 113mm | 17 |
| Jul | 17.5° | 12.9° | 178mm | 21 |
| Aug | 18° | 13° | 164mm | 21 |
| Sep | 16.7° | 11.2° | 129mm | 16 |
| Oct | 13.1° | 9° | 206mm | 22 |
| Nov | 9.7° | 5.7° | 152mm | 18 |
| Dec | 7.2° | 3.4° | 186mm | 21 |
Seasons in Lancaster
Spring (March–May). Daytime highs in Lancaster climb from 9.2°C in March to 14.3°C by May, while nights ease from 3.8°C to 8.4°C. The season brings around 307mm of rain in total.
Summer (June–August). The warmest stretch of the year: afternoons average 17.6°C, peaking in August at 18°C. June is usually the driest of the summer months (113mm over ~17 rainy days). Around the June solstice, Lancaster gets roughly 16.9 hours of daylight.
Autumn (September–November). Daytime temperatures fall from 16.7°C in September to 9.7°C by November, and rainfall builds to its annual peak — October is the wettest month of the year (206mm).
Winter (December–February). Nights average 3.2°C, with January the coldest month (average low 2.6°C, daytime high 6.5°C). Expect about 60 days with measurable rain over the three months, and only around 7.1 hours of daylight in mid-December.
How Lancaster compares
| Lancaster | UK town average | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual rainfall | 1804mm | 1054mm |
| Rainy days per year | 220 | 167 |
| Summer daytime high | 17.6°C | 19.7°C |
| Winter night low | 3.2°C | 3.4°C |
Lancaster is about 71% wetter than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm), based on 2020–2024 monthly normals.
Lancaster weather FAQs
What is the warmest month in Lancaster?
August is typically the warmest month in Lancaster, with average daytime highs of 18°C. Summer afternoons (June–August) average around 17.6°C.
What is the wettest month in Lancaster?
October is usually the wettest month, with around 206mm of rain over roughly 22 rainy days. April is typically the driest (86mm).
How much does it rain in Lancaster per year?
Lancaster receives roughly 1804mm of precipitation per year, spread over about 220 days with at least 1mm of rain (based on 2020–2024 observations).
How cold are winters in Lancaster?
Winter nights (December–February) in Lancaster average around 3.2°C, with January typically the coldest month (average low 2.6°C).
When is the best time to visit Lancaster for good weather?
Late spring and summer offer the most reliable weather in Lancaster. June is typically the driest of the warm months (113mm of rain), while August is the warmest, averaging 18°C by day — and near the June solstice there are around 17 hours of daylight to enjoy.
How does Lancaster's weather compare with the rest of the UK?
Lancaster receives 1804mm of rain a year, about 71% wetter than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm). Summer daytime highs average 17.6°C against a UK-town average of 19.7°C, and winter nights average 3.2°C versus 3.4°C.