Weather in January in Greater Manchester
Planning a getaway to Greater Manchester this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Greater Manchester in January?
Greater Manchester 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 and nighttime temperatures around 2°C 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.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Hale with an average of 86 mm to high rainfall in Bury with 101 mm.Average sunshine
The city Manchester usually sees around 48 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Greater Manchester in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Greater Manchester climate page.
Where to go in Greater Manchester in January
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Greater Manchester?
Manchester
In January Manchester generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Hale
In January Hale generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Stockport
In January Stockport generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Bolton
In January Bolton generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Altrincham
In January Altrincham generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Greater Manchester, in the United Kingdom.
Is January the best time to visit Greater Manchester?
In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Greater Manchester with often poor weather in Manchester.
On average, the best time to visit Greater Manchester is in July and August with generally perfect weather in Manchester. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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