Oldham Climate by Month
Oldham experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from pleasant days
to cold weather.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average day and night temperature
The climate in Oldham is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 20°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 7°C during cooler months like February. At night, temperatures typically average around 2°C during these months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Oldham has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1080 mm 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, and the driest month, April, with 76 mm, is minimal.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
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.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Oldham.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year in Oldham 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 Oldham in the United Kingdom
Other facts from our historical weather data:July has an average maximum temperature of 20°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 7°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 103 mm of rainfall.
April is the driest month with 76 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 186 hours of sunshine.
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