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The best time to visit Burnley

Month-by-month climate averages for Burnley, England, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Burnley is usually May, June, July and August, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest December rain is behind you.

Burnley is warmest in June (highs near 17°C) and coldest in January (lows around 1°C), with roughly 1448 mm of precipitation across the year and December the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is May, June, July and August.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Burnley forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Burnley weather by month

what to expect in Burnley through the year

Here is Burnley's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Burnley by season.

Jan
6°
1°
Cold
Feb
8°
3°
Cool
Mar
8°
3°
Cool
Apr
10°
4°
Cool
May
16°
8°
Mild
Jun
17°
10°
Mild
Jul
17°
11°
Mild
Aug
17°
11°
Mild
Sep
16°
10°
Mild
Oct
12°
8°
Cool
Nov
8°
3°
Cool
Dec
7°
4°
Cold
Wettest

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Burnley?
The most comfortable time to visit Burnley is usually May, June, July and August, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest December rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Burnley?
June is the warmest month in Burnley, averaging highs near 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Burnley?
January is the coldest month in Burnley, with lows around 1°C.
When is the rainy season in Burnley?
The wettest month in Burnley is usually December, out of roughly 1448 mm of precipitation across the year.

Burnley month by month

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