Preston Climate by Month
Preston, England, United Kingdom
Mild summers and cool winters, with rain spread through the year.
Preston has mild summers and cool winters, with rain spread through the year. Afternoon highs range from 45°F (7°C) in January to 69°F (20°C) in July, and February nights average 36°F (2°C). About 46 in (1165 mm) of rain falls in a typical year, with no clear rainy season. The air is humid, averaging 80% relative humidity.
- Warmest month
- 69°F(20°C)
- Average high, July
- Coldest nights
- 36°F(2°C)
- Average low, February
- Rain per year
- 46 in(1165 mm)
- No clear rainy season
- Humidity
- 80%
- Sunniest: June
Best and worst months in Preston
Best for weatherJune to August are the best time for weather in Preston: highs near 67°F (20°C) and about 3.9 in (99 mm) of rain a month.
Least pleasantDecember is the least pleasant month: it's the coldest, with highs of only 46°F (8°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)
Preston weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanJanuary | 45°F(7°C) | 36°F(2°C) | 4.1 in(104 mm) | 81% | 0.6 |
| FebFebruary | 46°F(8°C) | 36°F(2°C) | 2.9 in(74 mm) | 81% | 1.2 |
| MarMarch | 50°F(10°C) | 38°F(3°C) | 3.1 in(78 mm) | 82% | 2.3 |
| AprApril | 55°F(13°C) | 41°F(5°C) | 2.5 in(64 mm) | 70% | 3.6 |
| MayMay | 61°F(16°C) | 46°F(8°C) | 2.6 in(67 mm) | 72% | 4.7 |
| JunJuneBest | 65°F(19°C) | 51°F(11°C) | 3.6 in(91 mm) | 72% | 4.8 |
| JulJulyBest | 69°F(20°C) | 55°F(13°C) | 3.9 in(98 mm) | 75% | 4.7 |
| AugAugustBest | 68°F(20°C) | 55°F(13°C) | 4.3 in(109 mm) | 76% | 3.8 |
| SepSeptember | 64°F(18°C) | 51°F(10°C) | 3.9 in(100 mm) | 82% | 2.7 |
| OctOctober | 57°F(14°C) | 46°F(8°C) | 5.0 in(127 mm) | 86% | 1.5 |
| NovNovember | 50°F(10°C) | 41°F(5°C) | 4.9 in(124 mm) | 87% | 0.7 |
| DecDecember | 46°F(8°C) | 36°F(2°C) | 5.1 in(129 mm) | 92% | 0.5 |
1991–2020 averages. Sun is solar radiation in kWh/m² per day. Highlighted: the most comfortable months.
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