Rochdale Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

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 (68°F) in July to a chilly 7°C (45°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 12°C (54°F) in July to around 2°C (36°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Rochdale has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1133 mm (45 in) of rain/snowfall per year. Precipitation levels in Rochdale remain relatively steady throughout the year. December has the most rain, with 110 mm (4.3 in) over 20 days. In the driest month April, this drops slightly to 79 mm (3.1 in), making the city's climate fairly predictable. For more details, please visit our Rochdale Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine