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Manchester weather in February (Greater Manchester, United Kingdom)

How's the weather trend in Manchester as February approaches? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In February, Manchester tends to experience low temperatures and moderate rainfall. February is part of the winter season. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 8°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 2°C.

Precipitation

Manchester in February usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 85 mm for the month. Expect around 14 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 67 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Manchester. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Manchester, monthly averages in February

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 2°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 8°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 48%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 85 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 86%  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 67 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in the United Kingdom in February

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

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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 this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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