Manchester weather in January (Greater Manchester, United Kingdom)

Is January a good time to explore Manchester weather-wise? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

During January, Manchester usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January marks the winter season. Anticipate daytime highs near 8°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 2°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter clothes.

Precipitation

Manchester in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 87 mm for the month. On average, there are about 20 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 48 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January 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 January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 65%  

Precipitation 87 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 87%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 48 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in the United Kingdom in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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 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?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Manchester.

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