When to go · Blackpool
Blackpool, month by month
The best months for Blackpool: Jan, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec. Months to avoid: Feb.
Month by month
- JanuaryGreatInside Blackpool's best window: May–Sep; late Aug–early Jan for the Illuminations.7 °C (45 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 15 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 15 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Nov–Feb outside the lights (many attractions close); peak summer weekends for crowds.7 °C (45 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 12 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (May–Sep; late Aug–early Jan for the Illuminations). Across United Kingdom: Days lengthen quickly; daffodils and lambs. Easter may fall at the end of the month.9 °C (48 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 13 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilGoodOutside the best window (May–Sep; late Aug–early Jan for the Illuminations). Across United Kingdom: Spring gardens and parks; Easter holidays fill London sights and trains.12 °C (54 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 11 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- MayGreatInside Blackpool's best window: May–Sep; late Aug–early Jan for the Illuminations.15 °C (59 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 11 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- JuneGreatInside Blackpool's best window: May–Sep; late Aug–early Jan for the Illuminations.18 °C (64 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 11 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 52 °F (11 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyGreatInside Blackpool's best window: May–Sep; late Aug–early Jan for the Illuminations.19 °C (66 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 12 rain days66 °F (19 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustGreatInside Blackpool's best window: May–Sep; late Aug–early Jan for the Illuminations.19 °C (66 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 13 rain days66 °F (19 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- SeptemberGreatInside Blackpool's best window: May–Sep; late Aug–early Jan for the Illuminations.17 °C (63 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 13 rain days63 °F (17 °C) / 52 °F (11 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGreatInside Blackpool's best window: May–Sep; late Aug–early Jan for the Illuminations.14 °C (57 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 15 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 15 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGreatInside Blackpool's best window: May–Sep; late Aug–early Jan for the Illuminations.10 °C (50 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 15 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 15 rain daysCrowds: Low
- DecemberGreatInside Blackpool's best window: May–Sep; late Aug–early Jan for the Illuminations.8 °C (46 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 15 rain days46 °F (8 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 15 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Blackpool, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Great
May: Great
Daytime high
Jan: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
May: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Night low
Jan: 2 °C (36 °F)36 °F (2 °C)
May: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 15
May: 11 (better)
Crowds
Jan: Low
May: Medium
Prices
Jan: Low
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
May: 0
January: Inside Blackpool's best window: May–Sep; late Aug–early Jan for the Illuminations.
May: Inside Blackpool's best window: May–Sep; late Aug–early Jan for the Illuminations.
Blackpool: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.