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Averages for Blackpool in November

November marks the beginning of Blackpool's winter season. Although the seaside resort is in England, its winter season isn't as harsh as other parts of the country.

November sees average temperatures fall from 11°C in October to 7°C. November also has an average high temperature of 9°C and an average low temperature of 5°C. Although temperature may reach 0°C during the month, it will rarely fall below that in November.

The sea also experiences a light dip in temperature as it averages 13°C in November.

Furthermore, the month receives plenty of rainfall, averages around 79 mm of precipitation, and has an average of 14 days of rain.

As the month is quite cloudy, people on holiday in Blackpool shouldn't expect a lot of sunshine. In fact, the month records an average of only three sunshine hours a day, the lowest average in the year.

The famous Blackpool Illuminations finishes in the month of November. However, the city still offers enough to enthrall the visitors with a wide variety of events.

British National Dance Championship is the most noteworthy event that takes place in Blackpool during the month of November. This competition is open only for the British couples and was formerly known as the British Closed Championship. This festival has been a major cultural event in Blackpool for nearly 40 years and it takes place in the Winter Gardens.

Empress Ballroom of the glorious Winter Gardens also hosts the National Cheerleading Championship in Blackpool. More than a thousand of cheerleaders between the age of 6 and eighteen years compete in this festival. The competition takes place in all five elements of cheerleading that includes cheering, dancing, stunts, tumbling and jumping. The travellers in the month of November have shown tremendous interest in these events over the years.