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Greater Manchester Weather in February

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Greater Manchester, the United Kingdom in February.

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Thinking about venturing to Greater Manchester, the United Kingdom this February and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Greater Manchester in February

Greater Manchester, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. February in Greater Manchester generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. The month of February is in the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 8°C (46°F) and nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) in Manchester.

For a closer look at conditions across Greater Manchester, the United Kingdom, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Hale with an average of 84 mm (3.3 in) to moderate rainfall in Bury with 98 mm (3.9 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in February. Manchester sees roughly 67 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

Explore Greater Manchester by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Greater Manchester — and find the best time to visit. (based on Manchester)

January8°C (46°F) February8°C (46°F) March11°C (52°F) April13°C (55°F) May17°C (63°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly21°C (70°F) August20°C (68°F) September18°C (64°F) October14°C (57°F) November11°C (52°F) December8°C (46°F)
Best Time to Visit Greater Manchester →

Best Places to Visit in Greater Manchester in February

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Greater Manchester.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Greater Manchester

What is the weather like in February for some of the most popular destinations in Greater Manchester, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in Greater Manchester (February)

Precipitation variation in Greater Manchester (February)

Manchester

In February Manchester generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
48 hours
67 hours
101 hours
Monthly rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
14 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Manchester →

Hale

In February Hale generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
48 hours
67 hours
101 hours
Monthly rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
14 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Hale →

Stockport

In February Stockport generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
48 hours
67 hours
101 hours
Monthly rainfall
89 mm (3.5 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Stockport →

Bolton

In February Bolton generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
45 hours
71 hours
101 hours
Monthly rainfall
97 mm (3.8 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
15 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Bolton →

Altrincham

In February Altrincham generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
48 hours
67 hours
101 hours
Monthly rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
14 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Altrincham →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Greater Manchester, in the United Kingdom.

Popular cities in February

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Greater Manchester in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Manchester 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Hale 9°C (48°F) 2°C (36°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)
Stockport 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Bolton 9°C (48°F) 2°C (36°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Altrincham 9°C (48°F) 2°C (36°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)
Sale 9°C (48°F) 2°C (36°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)

Greater Manchester weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Greater Manchester, the United Kingdom in February?

February in Greater Manchester, the United Kingdom brings poor weather. In Manchester, daytime temperatures are typically around 8°C (46°F) and nighttime lows hover near 2°C (36°F).

What is the average temperature in Greater Manchester, the United Kingdom in February?

Average temperatures in Greater Manchester, the United Kingdom during February range from a nighttime low near 2°C (36°F) to a daytime high around 8°C (46°F) in Manchester.

Does Greater Manchester, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in February?

Not particularly. Manchester averages just 85 mm (3.3 in) of rain in February, making it a mostly dry month for Greater Manchester, the United Kingdom.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Greater Manchester, the United Kingdom?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Manchester, February may not be the ideal time to visit Greater Manchester, the United Kingdom.

On average, the best time to visit Greater Manchester, the United Kingdom is in July and August with generally perfect weather in Manchester. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

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