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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 June, July and August, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest October rain is behind you.

Burnley is warmest in July (highs near 17°C) and coldest in January (lows around 0°C), with roughly 1257 mm of precipitation across the year and October the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is 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, 1991-2020 averages

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
5°
0°
Cold
Feb
6°
1°
Cold
Mar
7°
2°
Cold
Apr
10°
4°
Cool
May
14°
6°
Cool
Jun
16°
9°
Mild
Jul
17°
11°
Mild
Aug
17°
11°
Mild
Sep
15°
9°
Mild
Oct
11°
7°
Cool
Wettest
Nov
8°
3°
Cool
Dec
5°
2°
Cold

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Burnley?
The most comfortable time to visit Burnley is usually June, July and August, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest October rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Burnley?
July 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 0°C.
When is the rainy season in Burnley?
The wettest month in Burnley is usually October, out of roughly 1257 mm of precipitation across the year.

Burnley month by month

JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember