Climate normals · 1970–2000
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
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3° / 38° | 129 mm |
| February | 3° / 38° | 86 mm |
| March | 5° / 41° | 104 mm |
| April | 7° / 44° | 77 mm |
| May | 10° / 51° | 72 mm |
| June | 13° / 55° | 84 mm |
| July | 15° / 59° | 82 mm |
| August | 15° / 58° | 103 mm |
| September | 12° / 54° | 108 mm |
| October | 9° / 49° | 129 mm |
| November | 6° / 43° | 134 mm |
| December | 4° / 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.