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 / 2 °C, 15 rain days45 °F / 36 °F, 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 / 2 °C, 12 rain days45 °F / 36 °F, 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 / 3 °C, 13 rain days48 °F / 37 °F, 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 / 5 °C, 11 rain days54 °F / 41 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- MayGreatInside Blackpool's best window: May–Sep; late Aug–early Jan for the Illuminations.15 °C / 8 °C, 11 rain days59 °F / 46 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- JuneGreatInside Blackpool's best window: May–Sep; late Aug–early Jan for the Illuminations.18 °C / 11 °C, 11 rain days64 °F / 52 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyGreatInside Blackpool's best window: May–Sep; late Aug–early Jan for the Illuminations.19 °C / 13 °C, 12 rain days66 °F / 55 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustGreatInside Blackpool's best window: May–Sep; late Aug–early Jan for the Illuminations.19 °C / 13 °C, 13 rain days66 °F / 55 °F, 13 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- SeptemberGreatInside Blackpool's best window: May–Sep; late Aug–early Jan for the Illuminations.17 °C / 11 °C, 13 rain days63 °F / 52 °F, 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGreatInside Blackpool's best window: May–Sep; late Aug–early Jan for the Illuminations.14 °C / 8 °C, 15 rain days57 °F / 46 °F, 15 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGreatInside Blackpool's best window: May–Sep; late Aug–early Jan for the Illuminations.10 °C / 5 °C, 15 rain days50 °F / 41 °F, 15 rain daysCrowds: Low
- DecemberGreatInside Blackpool's best window: May–Sep; late Aug–early Jan for the Illuminations.8 °C / 3 °C, 15 rain days46 °F / 37 °F, 15 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday