When is the best time to go to Carlisle
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Carlisle, United Kingdom. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Carlisle
Carlisle weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Carlisle are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 79mm | 1.8hrs | 9.3hrs |
January is a reasonably dry month in Carlisle and the temperature is generally cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Carlisle for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Carlisle and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Carlisle with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.8 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 52mm | 2.9hrs | 11hrs |
February in Carlisle is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Carlisle.
February is in the winter in Carlisle and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Carlisle with around 52mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Carlisle weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 66mm | 3.6hrs | 13hrs |
The weather in March in Carlisle is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Carlisle for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Carlisle and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Carlisle with around 66mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.6 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 49mm | 5.3hrs | 15.4hrs |
Carlisle's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Carlisle, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
April is in the spring in Carlisle and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Carlisle with around 49mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 59mm | 6.4hrs | 17.6hrs |
May is a reasonably dry month in Carlisle and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Carlisle, with some very good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Carlisle and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Carlisle with around 59mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 65mm | 6.9hrs | 9.3hrs |
June is a reasonably dry month in Carlisle and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Carlisle, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Carlisle and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Carlisle with around 65mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 74mm | 5.7hrs | 11hrs |
July in Carlisle is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Carlisle, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Carlisle and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Carlisle with around 74mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 88mm | 5.7hrs | 13hrs |
The weather in August in Carlisle is characteristically mild and a little damp.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Carlisle, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Carlisle and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Carlisle with around 88mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 91mm | 4.2hrs | 15.4hrs |
Carlisle's weather in September is typically mild and a little damp in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Carlisle, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Carlisle and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (62°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Carlisle with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Carlisle weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 88mm | 3.3hrs | 17.6hrs |
October is a a little damp month in Carlisle and the temperature is generally cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Carlisle.
October is in the fall / autumn in Carlisle and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Carlisle with around 88mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.3 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 83mm | 2.4hrs | 9.3hrs |
November is a a little damp month in Carlisle and the temperature is generally cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Carlisle for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Carlisle and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Carlisle with around 83mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Carlisle weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 79mm | 1.7hrs | 11hrs |
December in Carlisle is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Carlisle for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Carlisle and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Carlisle with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Carlisle weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 18.8°C 65.8°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | April | 49mm 1.9ins |
| Sunniest month: | May | 6.4hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 6°C 42.8°F |
| Wettest month: | September | 91mm 3.6ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 15.1°C 59.2°F |
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