Oldham Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Oldham is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 20°C (68°F) in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 7°C (45°F) during cooler months like February.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 12°C (54°F) in July to around 2°C (36°F) during February.

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Temperature ranges by month

Oldham has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1080 mm (43 in) of rain/snowfall per year. Year-round, Oldham has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, December, with 103 mm (4.1 in), and the driest month, April, with 76 mm (3 in), is minimal. For more details, please visit our Oldham Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Oldham. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.2 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.5 hours of sunlight per 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 average wind speed over the year ranges from 3 m/s (6 knots) to 5 m/s (10 knots). It is lower in July and August and higher in March. What does this mean?

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