Will it rain in
Blackpool today?
Live hourly rain forecast and run verdict for Blackpool, England, UK.
Running in Blackpool means battling the Irish Sea's relentless wind and horizontal rain. Whether it's a bracing prom run past the Tower, sea spray soaking you along the seafront, or a rare calm morning on the Fylde coast, knowing whether to head out before you lace up matters. RainOrRun checks live conditions in Blackpool right now and gives you an instant verdict — plus the best hourly window if the weather's on the fence. We'll also recommend the right gear for whatever Blackpool's wild coastal weather is throwing at you today.
What to wear
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How often does it rain in Blackpool?
Blackpool records around 1256mm of rain a year, spread across about 196 days — roughly 54% of all days, or 16 days in an average month. That is a genuinely wet climate for running. Rain falls on more days than not in Blackpool, so the realistic approach is to run in it rather than around it — which makes a breathable waterproof and good grip the two things worth spending on.
The wettest month is December, averaging 135mm across about 19 rainy days. The driest is April, with 67mm over roughly 12 days. Average lows bottom out around 3.2°C in January — long-sleeve and light-glove weather rather than full winter kit. Summer highs peak around 18.6°C in July, comfortable for most daytime running.
Those are ten-year averages, not a forecast. What actually matters on the day is the next twelve hours — which is what the live verdict and hourly strip at the top of this page are for.
| Month | Rainfall | Rainy days | Avg high | Avg low |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 115mm | 17 | 7.3°C | 3.2°C |
| February | 101mm | 16 | 8°C | 3.5°C |
| March | 96mm | 16 | 9.4°C | 3.8°C |
| April | 67mm | 12 | 11.7°C | 4.9°C |
| May | 70mm | 14 | 14.9°C | 8.5°C |
| June | 91mm | 14 | 17.7°C | 11.6°C |
| July | 117mm | 18 | 18.6°C | 13.5°C |
| August | 117mm | 19 | 18.5°C | 13.5°C |
| September | 106mm | 16 | 16.9°C | 11.6°C |
| October | 118mm | 17 | 13.8°C | 9.2°C |
| November | 123mm | 18 | 10.1°C | 6°C |
| December | 135mm | 19 | 8.5°C | 4.6°C |
Historical data: Open-Meteo archive, 2015–2024. A “rainy day” means at least 1mm of precipitation.
Running in Blackpool: common questions
Will it rain in Blackpool today?
The forecast card at the top of this page shows Blackpool's rain probability for the current hour, plus an hour-by-hour breakdown for the rest of the day, using live Open-Meteo data. Historically, Blackpool sees rain on about 196 days a year, so on any given day there is roughly a 54% chance of some rain falling.
Is it a good day to run in Blackpool?
RainOrRun scores the live Blackpool forecast on rain probability, rainfall amount, temperature, wind speed and severe weather, then returns a single verdict: Go, Maybe, or Don't Bother. A Maybe means conditions are borderline and it is worth picking your window rather than skipping the run.
What is the best time to run in Blackpool today?
The hourly strip above highlights the best single window of the day for Blackpool — the hour combining the lowest rain probability with the most comfortable temperature. You can also check up to eight days ahead using the date picker if you are planning a long run or a race.
What should I wear running in Blackpool today?
The gear section on this page updates with the live Blackpool forecast: a waterproof jacket and peaked cap when rain probability goes above 40%, a thermal base layer and gloves below 8 degrees Celsius, and a high-vis vest when wind or low light make you harder to see.
What is the wettest month in Blackpool?
December is the wettest month in Blackpool, averaging 135mm of rain across about 19 rainy days. April is the driest, with around 67mm over roughly 12 days. Figures are ten-year averages covering 2015 to 2024.
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