Macclesfield Climate by Month
The climate in Macclesfield is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from pleasant during the warmest months
to cold in the cooler months.
It also has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high levels of precipitation.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
In Macclesfield, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 21°C in July to a chilly 8°C in February. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 2°C in February.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Macclesfield experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1048 mm of precipitation annually. The wettest period in Macclesfield occurs in June, which receives around 99 mm of precipitation. During the driest month, March, Macclesfield experiences moderate rainfall, totaling approximately 77 mm. The consistent precipitation levels throughout the year contribute to a relatively stable climate.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
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.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Macclesfield.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year in Macclesfield ranges from 3°C in July to 5°C in March.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
The best time of year to visit Macclesfield in the United Kingdom
During the months of July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
July has an average maximum temperature of 21°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 99 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 77 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 186 hours of sunshine.
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