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Rochdale Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Rochdale experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from pleasant days to cold weather. It is also known for its large amounts of rain/snowfall. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Rochdale is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 20°C in July to a chilly 7°C in the coolest month, February.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 2°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Rochdale has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1133 mm of rain/snowfall per year. Precipitation levels in Rochdale remain relatively steady throughout the year. December has the most rain, with 110 mm over 20 days. In April, this drops slightly to 79 mm, making the city's climate fairly predictable.

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

Sunshine over the year

For those who appreciate different seasons, Rochdale serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 1.7 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Huddersfield, the United Kingdom (24 KM, 15 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Huddersfield, the United Kingdom (24 KM, 15 Miles).

Forecast for Rochdale

Sun   Jan 12
3°C | -1°C
S 3 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Mon   Jan 13
4°C | 1°C
S 5 m/s
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

Tue   Jan 14
7°C | 3°C
SW 3 m/s
0.9 mm
overcast and  chance of slight rain

overcast and chance of slight rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Rochdale in the United Kingdom

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Rochdale?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 20°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Rochdale?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 7°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Rochdale?
    December tops the wettest month list with 110 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Rochdale?
    April is the driest month with 79 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Rochdale?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 175 hours of sunshine.

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