When is the best time to go to Lancaster?

When is the best time to go to Lancaster? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Lancaster are June, July, August and September
  • On average, the warmest months are June, July, August and September
  • February is the coldest month of the year
  • The rainiest months are January, August, October, November and December


Annual weather in Lancaster

For full information about the climate and weather in Lancaster a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 40°F/45°F
7.8in
February 40°F/45°F
6.7in
March 41°F/49°F
5.4in
April 43°F/52°F
3.1in
May 49°F/58°F
5.2in
June 54°F/61°F
5.7in
July 58°F/65°F
7in
August 58°F/65°F
8.2in
September 54°F/61°F
6in
October 50°F/58°F
7.9in
November 45°F/50°F
8.8in
December 43°F/47°F
9.4in


Weather and climate in Lancaster

Lancaster enjoys a temperate oceanic climate (with warm summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Lancaster is 54°F (ranging from 45°F in january to 65°F in july). Annual rainfall is 81.1in, with a minimum of 3.1in in april and a maximum of 9.4in in december.
  • Between the months of january and april the climate is very unfavorable. The record temperature this month is 67°F and it rains about 3.1in each month.
  • Between may and october the climate is passable, but still OK. The record temperature this month is 70°F and, in october, 12 days of rain are expected.
  • In the month of november the climate is not good. At lunchtime, it's 50°F in average and it rains about 41% of the time in november.
  • In the month of december the climate is very bad. In average, on the morning it is 43°F and it rains about 47% of the time in december.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Lancaster

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Lancaster: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Lancaster

Find out when Lancaster has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Lancaster

  • Very low season in Lancaster
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February and March.
  • Low season in Lancaster
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: April, May, November and December.
  • High season in Lancaster
    The number of visitors to Lancaster is high in: June, August and October.
  • Peak season in Lancaster
    The largest number of tourists visiting Lancaster is during: July and September.

Figure: Visitor index for Lancaster month by month



Best time for low prices in Lancaster

Average prices of hotels in Lancaster month by month

Generally, December is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Lancaster. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, August is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

Find the best price for your hotel room


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