January Rainfall and Precipitation in Greater Manchester

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Greater Manchester, the United Kingdom in January.

Greater Manchester, the United Kingdom, a region in the United Kingdom, experiences in January precipitation ranging from a moderate 86 mm (3.4 in) in Hale to a high 101 mm (4 in) in Bury. January is a winter month.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in January: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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Greater Manchester precipitation in January: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does Greater Manchester, the United Kingdom receive in January?

Manchester sees moderate rainfall in January, averaging around 87 mm (3.4 in). Most days stay dry, with the occasional shower.

How many days does it rain in Greater Manchester, the United Kingdom in January?

Manchester sees roughly 20 days rainy days during January.

Is January part of the rainy season in Greater Manchester, the United Kingdom?

No. January sits outside the typical rainy season in Greater Manchester, the United Kingdom, so you can expect drier conditions overall.

What is the wettest city in January in Greater Manchester, the United Kingdom?

Looking at our data, Bury tops the wettest-cities list in Greater Manchester, the United Kingdom for January, with monthly rainfall averaging 101 mm (4 in).

What is the driest city in January in Greater Manchester, the United Kingdom?

Hale is the driest city we have data for in Greater Manchester, the United Kingdom in January, with monthly rainfall close to 86 mm (3.4 in).

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