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Blackpool
17Β°CNow (avg)
Summer for the beach; September-November for the IlluminationsBest time
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Blackpool is England's classic seaside resort, built around the 1894 Tower, three Victorian piers and the Pleasure Beach amusement park. Each autumn its seafront runs six miles of illuminated lights, a Victorian-era tradition that still draws crowds to the promenade and Golden Mile.
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Blackpool is England's classic seaside resort, built around the 1894 Tower, three Victorian piers and the Pleasure Beach amusement park. Each autumn its seafront runs six miles of illuminated lights, a Victorian-era tradition that still draws crowds to the promenade and Golden Mile.
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Blackpool is England's classic seaside resort, built around the 1894 Tower, three Victorian piers and the Pleasure Beach amusement park. Each autumn its seafront runs six miles of illuminated lights, a Victorian-era tradition that still draws crowds to the promenade and Golden Mile.
Best forSeaside breaks, families, amusement-park and nightlife trips
When to goSummer for the beach; September-November for the Illuminations
Getting aroundWalkable promenade; heritage tram line along the seafront; direct trains from the North
Where to stayPromenade near the Tower for attractions; North Shore for a quieter base
Maybe skip ifYou want reliably warm weather or a quiet, upscale resort
Average weather Β· Blackpool
Typical monthly temperature, humidity and rainfall.
ποΈ Best time to visit: Comfortable much of the year
Jan5Β°π§ 85%π§οΈ 129mm
Feb6Β°π§ 83%π§οΈ 97mm
Mar7Β°π§ 80%π§οΈ 79mm
Apr9Β°π§ 73%π§οΈ 59mm
May13Β°π§ 76%π§οΈ 82mm
Jun15Β°π§ 75%π§οΈ 80mm
Jul17Β°π§ 79%π§οΈ 124mm
Aug17Β°π§ 77%π§οΈ 92mm
Sep15Β°π§ 80%π§οΈ 139mm
Oct12Β°π§ 82%π§οΈ 124mm
Nov8Β°π§ 85%π§οΈ 123mm
Dec7Β°π§ 86%π§οΈ 138mm
Source: Open-Meteo Β· Last checked Jul 11, 2026
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