Manchester weather in April (Greater Manchester, United Kingdom)

How is the weather in Manchester in April? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In April, Manchester typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 13°C, while night temperatures can drop to 5°C.

Manchester in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 76 mm for the month. It is the driest month of the year. For those who prefer outdoor activities, it's a great time to explore without the huge concern of sudden downpours. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 15 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 138 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Manchester climate page with graphs.

 

Manchester, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 76 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 84%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 138 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in the United Kingdom in April

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom in April and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Manchester in April?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in April.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Manchester.

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