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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 16 June 2026 by the Civic Insight weather desk. Data from national met services via Open-Meteo.

☁️23°C
OvercastBlackburnFeels like 23° · Wind 14 km/h · Humidity 65%
UV 3 ModerateSunrise 05:29Sunset 21:02
Today🌧️23°17°💧100%
Wed🌧️18°14°💧100%
Thu🌦️16°12°💧96%
Fri🌦️18°11°💧55%
Sat🌦️21°13°💧60%
Sun🌦️17°13°💧71%
Mon🌦️16°12°💧33%

Live data from Open-Meteo · updates automatically ·

According to the live forecast above, Blackburn is set for a mixed spell with bright spells and scattered showers, typical of early spring in east Lancashire. The Pennine edge location means conditions can change quickly, so the live forecast above gives the most up-to-date picture for the town and its surrounding valleys.

What is the weather in Blackburn today and tomorrow?

For weather in Blackburn today, expect a blend of sunny intervals and occasional rain, with highs reaching around 10–11°C. The met office weather blackburn 7 days outlook suggests a north-westerly airflow bringing further showers into mid-week. Weather in Blackburn tomorrow will likely see similar conditions, though cloud may thicken later with a chance of more persistent rain arriving by evening.

How does the 14-day and 30-day picture look?

The blackburn weather 14 day forecast indicates a gradual drying trend towards the end of the first week, with high pressure building from the Atlantic. For those looking further ahead, the bbc weather blackburn 30 days outlook remains uncertain, typical of longer-range models. The blackburn weather forecast 30 days from the Met Office suggests near-average temperatures overall, though the accuweather blackburn long-range data hints at a possible cooler snap in the second half of the period.

LocationBlackburn, Lancashire, BB1
ElevationApprox 130 m above sea level
RegionPennine foothills, 20 miles inland from the Irish Sea coast
Typical March high9–11°C, with 10–12 rain days on average
Is the BBC Weather Blackburn forecast reliable for planning my week?

The BBC uses Met Office data, so it is generally reliable for 3–5 days ahead in Blackburn. For the met office weather blackburn 7 days outlook, it is worth checking the live forecast above each morning as Pennine conditions can shift.

Does AccuWeather give a better long-range forecast for Blackburn?

AccuWeather Blackburn offers a 30-day outlook with trend probabilities, but for UK locations the Met Office remains the most authoritative source. The bbc weather blackburn 30 days view can be a useful guide but should be treated as a broad trend.

Why does the weather in Blackburn feel different from nearby Manchester?

Blackburn sits higher and further from the coast than Manchester, so it tends to be a couple of degrees cooler with more cloud breaking over the Pennines. The met office weather blackburn data often shows slightly lower overnight lows than Greater Manchester stations.

For the latest conditions across the country, visit the UK weather hub, or check forecasts for Liverpool Weather and Sheffield Weather. For a longer view, see the 10 Day Weather Forecast UK page.