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Burnley Climate

Burnley is a city in United Kingdom (ENG) with a population of about 149,422. Its average annual temperature is 8.5°C (47°F), with roughly 1243 mm of rain per year.

8.5°C

Avg Temp

1243

Precip (mm/yr)

Jul

Hottest Month

Jan

Coldest Month


Burnley Climate

Burnley has an average annual temperature of 8.5°C (47°F) and receives about 1243 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

8.5°C

Avg Temp

1243

Precip (mm/yr)

Jul

Hottest Month

Jan

Coldest Month

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Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
Burnley — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January3° / 38°129 mm
February3° / 38°86 mm
March5° / 41°104 mm
April7° / 44°77 mm
May10° / 51°72 mm
June13° / 55°84 mm
July15° / 59°82 mm
August15° / 58°103 mm
September12° / 54°108 mm
October9° / 49°129 mm
November6° / 43°134 mm
December4° / 39°135 mm

1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.

Best time to visit Burnley

The most comfortable months to visit Burnley are typically July, August and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 19°C high). The coldest is January (near 1°C low). December is usually the wettest month.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The most comfortable months to visit Burnley are typically July, August and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).

Burnley, United Kingdom has an average annual temperature of 8.5°C and about 1243 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.

In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Burnley average about 19°C (66°F).

Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.