The festive month of December is one of the coldest in Blackpool. The month experiences an average temperature of 50 C, around 410 F, with average high temperatures around 60 C and average low temperatures round 30 C. It is also common for the temperature to drop to subzero figures especially towards the end of the month.
The sea's temperature also drops as it averages 110 C in December.
Furthermore, the seaside resort is quite cloudy in December and this restricts the amount of sunshine received. The month records an average of only 4 hours of sunshine a day.
The rain is also quite persistent in December. Blackpool averages 83 mm of precipitation in December and has an average of 14 days of rain. The month also experiences quite a bit of frost.
Blackpool is always ablaze with bright lights and dazzling entertainment activities to welcome the Christmas and New Year during the month of December. The entire city transforms into a winter wonderland with awe inspiring decoration throughout Blackpool.
All the well-known entertainment venues like The Winter Gardens, the Sand's venue, and the Grand theatre host a series of entertainment events like carol singing, live music, and Christmas party nights.
Pantomime is the most traditional of all these shows. Pantomime is a must see event in Blackpool during the month of December. This extremely popular event starts from the end of November and continues till the end of January. The Grand Theatre Pantomime presents many familiar public figures on the stage.
Blackpool also boasts of an attractive nightlife for the visitors, particularly during the period between Christmas and the New Year. The Golden Mile area is the perfect destination for the party frequenters because some of the best night clubs of the country are located here.
