Blackpool

Town · England, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Population 139,305

Area 13 km²

Time zone Europe/London

Official website www.blackpool.gov.uk

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Blackpool Essentials

Explore Blackpool’s historic seaside heritage through its most prominent landmarks. The Blackpool Tower features a world-famous ballroom and circus, while the adjacent Comedy Carpet displays Britain's comedic history in typographic art. The Golden Mile promenade links the Victorian North Pier with the 1868 Central Pier. Entertainment options range from the Grand Theatre and Winter Gardens complex to family attractions like the Sea Life Centre and Madame Tussauds. The list also includes the immersive Blackpool Tower Dungeon and the expansive green spaces of Stanley Park.

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Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Poor

7° (feels like 1°) · extremes -1°–11°
4° at night
18 rainy days
0 sunny days
2 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
7°C · too cold to swim
UV index 0 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor

7° (feels like 1°) · extremes -1°–11°
4° at night
16 rainy days
2 sunny days
3 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
6°C · too cold to swim
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in March

Poor

9° (feels like 3°) · extremes 0°–13°
4° at night
15 rainy days
4 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
7°C · too cold to swim
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in April

Poor

11° (feels like 6°) · extremes 2°–16°
6° at night
14 rainy days
6 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
9°C · too cold to swim
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Fair

14° (feels like 10°) · extremes 4°–20°
9° at night
15 rainy days
6 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
12°C · too cold to swim
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in June

Fair

16° (feels like 13°) · extremes 8°–22°
12° at night
16 rainy days
4 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
15°C · too cold to swim
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in July

Fair

18° (feels like 15°) · extremes 11°–23°
14° at night
18 rainy days
3 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
17°C · too cold to swim
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in August

Fair

18° (feels like 15°) · extremes 11°–22°
14° at night
19 rainy days
3 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
17°C · too cold to swim
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in September

Fair

16° (feels like 13°) · extremes 9°–21°
12° at night
16 rainy days
3 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
16°C · too cold to swim
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Poor

13° (feels like 9°) · extremes 6°–17°
10° at night
20 rainy days
1 sunny day
3 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
14°C · too cold to swim
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in November

Poor

10° (feels like 4°) · extremes 1°–14°
7° at night
20 rainy days
0 sunny days
2 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
11°C · too cold to swim
UV index 0 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor

8° (feels like 2°) · extremes -1°–12°
5° at night
19 rainy days
0 sunny days
1 hour of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
8°C · too cold to swim
UV index 0 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5 · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: British Pound GBP £ · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers: 999 Police · Ambulance · Fire brigade
Electricity: Type G
230 V · 50 Hz

Languages: English
Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Left
Calling code: +44

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