Burnley Climate by Month
Burnley, England, United Kingdom
Mild summers and cool winters, with rain spread through the year.
Burnley has mild summers and cool winters, with rain spread through the year. Expect highs of 67°F (20°C) in July and 44°F (7°C) in January, with the coldest nights (January) near 35°F (2°C). About 49 in (1241 mm) of rain falls in a typical year, with no clear rainy season. The air is humid, averaging 80% relative humidity.
- Warmest month
- 67°F(20°C)
- Average high, July
- Coldest nights
- 35°F(2°C)
- Average low, January
- Rain per year
- 49 in(1241 mm)
- No clear rainy season
- Humidity
- 80%
- Sunniest: June
Best and worst months in Burnley
Best for weatherThe most comfortable weather comes from June to August, with highs around 66°F (19°C) and about 4.1 in (103 mm) of rain a month.
Least pleasantDecember and January are the least pleasant; December is the coldest, with highs of only 44°F (7°C).
Comfort combines how close the afternoon high is to 75°F (24°C) with how much rain falls and how humid it is. See where the weather is best in July.
Temperature and rain through the year
Highs and lows (°F)
Average highAverage low
Rain (in per month)
Burnley weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanJanuary | 44°F(7°C) | 35°F(2°C) | 4.7 in(119 mm) | 85% | 0.6 |
| FebFebruary | 44°F(7°C) | 35°F(2°C) | 3.5 in(89 mm) | 84% | 1.2 |
| MarMarch | 48°F(9°C) | 37°F(3°C) | 3.4 in(86 mm) | 76% | 2.3 |
| AprApril | 54°F(12°C) | 40°F(4°C) | 2.8 in(71 mm) | 73% | 3.6 |
| MayMay | 60°F(15°C) | 45°F(7°C) | 2.8 in(72 mm) | 75% | 4.7 |
| JunJuneBest | 64°F(18°C) | 50°F(10°C) | 3.8 in(96 mm) | 75% | 4.7 |
| JulJulyBest | 67°F(20°C) | 53°F(12°C) | 4.0 in(102 mm) | 78% | 4.7 |
| AugAugustBest | 67°F(19°C) | 53°F(12°C) | 4.4 in(112 mm) | 80% | 3.8 |
| SepSeptember | 62°F(17°C) | 49°F(10°C) | 4.1 in(104 mm) | 79% | 2.7 |
| OctOctober | 55°F(13°C) | 45°F(7°C) | 5.0 in(127 mm) | 82% | 1.5 |
| NovNovember | 49°F(9°C) | 40°F(4°C) | 5.0 in(126 mm) | 91% | 0.7 |
| DecDecember | 44°F(7°C) | 35°F(2°C) | 5.4 in(137 mm) | 84% | 0.4 |
1991–2020 averages. Sun is solar radiation in kWh/m² per day. Highlighted: the most comfortable months.
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