Macclesfield Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Macclesfield, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 21°C (70°F) in July to a chilly 8°C (46°F) in February.

Nighttime temperatures range from 12°C (54°F) in July to 2°C (36°F) in February.

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Temperature ranges by month

Macclesfield experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1048 mm (41 in) of precipitation annually. The wettest period in Macclesfield occurs in June, which receives around 99 mm (3.9 in) of precipitation. During the driest month, March, Macclesfield experiences moderate rainfall, totaling 77 mm (3 in). The consistent precipitation levels throughout the year contribute to a relatively stable climate. For more details, please visit our Macclesfield Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

In Macclesfield, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.2 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.5 hours per average day.

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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 varies between 3 m/s (6 knots) and 5 m/s (10 knots) throughout the year. It is lowest in July and August and highest during March. What does this mean?

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