Salford Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Visitors to Salford can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 21°C (70°F) in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 8°C (46°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.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Salford is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1073 mm (42 in). Year-round, Salford has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, December, with 105 mm (4.1 in), and the driest month, April, with 74 mm (2.9 in), is minimal. For more details, please visit our Salford 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 Salford. 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 mean wind speed varies between 3 m/s (6 knots) and 5 m/s (10 knots) throughout the year. It is lowest in July and August and highest during March. What does this mean?

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