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The best time to visit Carlisle

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

Short answer

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

Carlisle is warmest in June (highs near 19°C) and coldest in January (lows around 2°C), with roughly 1315 mm of precipitation across the year and July the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is May, June, August and September.

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

Carlisle weather by month

what to expect in Carlisle through the year

Here is Carlisle'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 Carlisle by season.

Jan
Cold
Feb
Cool
Mar
Cool
Apr
11°
Cool
May
17°
Mild
Jun
19°
10°
Mild
Jul
18°
12°
Mild
Wettest
Aug
18°
12°
Mild
Sep
17°
10°
Mild
Oct
14°
Cool
Nov
Cool
Dec
Cool

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Carlisle?
The most comfortable time to visit Carlisle is usually May, June, August and September, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest July rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Carlisle?
June is the warmest month in Carlisle, averaging highs near 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Carlisle?
January is the coldest month in Carlisle, with lows around 2°C.
When is the rainy season in Carlisle?
The wettest month in Carlisle is usually July, out of roughly 1315 mm of precipitation across the year.

Carlisle month by month