Manchester Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Manchester is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 21°C (70°F) in July to a chilly 8°C (46°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 12°C (54°F) in July to around 2°C (36°F) during the colder months.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Manchester has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1046 mm (41 in) of rain/snowfall per year. Precipitation levels in Manchester remain relatively steady throughout the year. December has the most rain, with 97 mm (3.8 in) over 19 days. In the driest month April, this drops slightly to 76 mm (3 in), making the city's climate fairly predictable. For more details, please visit our Manchester Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

For those who appreciate different seasons, Manchester serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.5 hours of daily sunlight.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 89%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 84%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 3 m/s (6 knots) in July and August to 5 m/s (10 knots) in March. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)