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Greater Manchester Weather in January

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

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Are you planning a trip a to Greater Manchester, the United Kingdom in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Greater Manchester in January

Greater Manchester, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. January in Greater Manchester generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. January falls during 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. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

To explore the conditions in Greater Manchester, the United Kingdom in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Hale with an average of 86 mm (3.4 in) to high rainfall in Bury with 101 mm (4 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more limited in many areas during this month. Manchester receives about 48 hours of sunlight. For sunnier weather, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

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)
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Best Places to Visit in Greater Manchester in January

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 January for some of the most popular destinations in Greater Manchester, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in Greater Manchester (January)

Precipitation variation in Greater Manchester (January)

Manchester

In January 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.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
45 hours
48 hours
67 hours
Monthly rainfall
97 mm (3.8 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Manchester →

Hale

In January Hale 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.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
45 hours
48 hours
67 hours
Monthly rainfall
97 mm (3.8 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Hale →

Stockport

In January 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.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
45 hours
48 hours
67 hours
Monthly rainfall
99 mm (3.9 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Stockport →

Bolton

In January Bolton 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.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
53 hours
45 hours
71 hours
Monthly rainfall
112 mm (4.4 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Bolton →

Altrincham

In January Altrincham 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.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
45 hours
48 hours
67 hours
Monthly rainfall
98 mm (3.9 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Altrincham →

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

In our records: the United Kingdom January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in the United Kingdom in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest January night in the United Kingdom dropped to -20°C (-4°F) in Birmingham on January 14, 1982.

Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Manchester 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Hale 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Stockport 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Bolton 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 97 mm (3.8 in)
Altrincham 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Sale 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)

Greater Manchester weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Greater Manchester, the United Kingdom in January. The popular destination of Manchester averages 8°C (46°F) by day and 2°C (36°F) at night during this winter month.

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

Daytime temperatures in Manchester peak at roughly 8°C (46°F) in January, dropping to about 2°C (36°F) overnight.

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

Not particularly. Manchester averages just 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Greater Manchester, the United Kingdom.

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

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Greater Manchester, the United Kingdom with often poor weather in Manchester.

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

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Greater Manchester.

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