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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Ashton under Lyne.
Ashton under Lyne, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom, experiences significant temperature variation throughout the year. Summers bring daytime highs of 20°C (68°F) in July, while winters cool to 8°C (46°F) in January.
With around 1056 mm (42 in) of annual rain/snowfall, Ashton under Lyne has a notably wet climate. However, this rain/snowfall is not evenly distributed, the city has pleasant summers and cold winters. The wettest month is December. Sunshine peaks in May, when the city sees around 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
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Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from pleasant to chilly in Ashton under Lyne. Average daytime temperatures reach a pleasant 20°C (68°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 8°C (46°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 12°C (54°F) in July to 2°C (36°F) in January.
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Ashton under Lyne has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1056 mm (42 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Despite minor fluctuations, Ashton under Lyne enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In December, you can expect around 100 mm (3.9 in) of precipitation, while in May, Ashton under Lyne receives about 75 mm (3 in). For more details, please visit our Ashton under Lyne Precipitation page.
Ashton under Lyne can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 6.2 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.5 hours of sunlight per day.
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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.
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?
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
July and August typically offer the most optimal weather in Ashton under Lyne. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions. Ashton under Lyne has pleasant summers and cold winters.
Daytime highs range from 8°C (46°F) in January to 20°C (68°F) in July. Nighttime lows range from 2°C (36°F) to 12°C (54°F). Temperatures vary considerably through the year.
Annual rainfall is around 1056 mm (42 in). December is the wettest month with 100 mm (3.9 in), while May is the driest with 75 mm (3 in).
Ashton under Lyne receives around 1,398 hours of sunshine per year. May is the sunniest month with 186 hours, while December is the cloudiest with just 45 hours.
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