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Weather in January in Greater Manchester

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

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. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Greater Manchester in January, check out the map below. 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 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 to high rainfall in Bury with 101 mm.

Average sunshine

Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 48 hours of sunshine in Manchester. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

For a more detailed look at Greater Manchester's conditions throughout the year, check out our Greater Manchester climate page.

Where to go in Greater Manchester in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Greater Manchester on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the United Kingdom, check out our Greater Manchester's climate page.

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.

Manchester
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
14°C 
6°C 
1,398 hours 
1046 mm 
196 days 
tolerable 
January January
8°C 
2°C 
48 hours 
87 mm 
20 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
8°C 
2°C 
67 hours 
85 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Manchester

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.

Hale
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
14°C 
7°C 
1,398 hours 
1041 mm 
195 days 
tolerable 
January January
8°C 
2°C 
48 hours 
86 mm 
19 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
9°C 
2°C 
67 hours 
84 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Hale

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.

Stockport
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
14°C 
6°C 
1,398 hours 
1056 mm 
199 days 
tolerable 
January January
8°C 
2°C 
48 hours 
89 mm 
20 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
8°C 
2°C 
67 hours 
87 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Stockport

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.

Bolton
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
14°C 
7°C 
1,382 hours 
1129 mm 
205 days 
tolerable 
January January
8°C 
2°C 
45 hours 
97 mm 
20 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
9°C 
2°C 
71 hours 
94 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Bolton

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.

Altrincham
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
14°C 
7°C 
1,398 hours 
1042 mm 
195 days 
tolerable 
January January
8°C 
2°C 
48 hours 
86 mm 
19 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
9°C 
2°C 
67 hours 
84 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Altrincham

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.

Interested in more climate information?

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

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