Manchester

Greater Manchester Weather in May

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

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Planning a journey to Greater Manchester, the United Kingdom this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Greater Manchester in May

Greater Manchester, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. May in Greater Manchester generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 17°C (63°F) and nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) in Manchester.

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

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Leigh with an average of 74 mm (2.9 in) to moderate rainfall in Rochdale with 80 mm (3.1 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Manchester gets around 186 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

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 May

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

Temperature range in Greater Manchester (May)

Precipitation variation in Greater Manchester (May)

Manchester

In May Manchester generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
138 hours
186 hours
181 hours
Monthly rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
77 mm (3 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Manchester →

Hale

In May Hale generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
138 hours
186 hours
181 hours
Monthly rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
76 mm (3 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Hale →

Stockport

In May Stockport generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
138 hours
186 hours
181 hours
Monthly rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
76 mm (3 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Stockport →

Bolton

In May Bolton generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
139 hours
187 hours
166 hours
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Bolton →

Altrincham

In May Altrincham generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
138 hours
186 hours
181 hours
Monthly rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
76 mm (3 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Greater Manchester, in the United Kingdom.

Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Manchester 17°C (63°F) 7°C (45°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Hale 17°C (63°F) 8°C (46°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Stockport 16°C (61°F) 7°C (45°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Bolton 16°C (61°F) 8°C (46°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Altrincham 17°C (63°F) 8°C (46°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Sale 17°C (63°F) 7°C (45°F) 75 mm (3 in)

Greater Manchester weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

In May, Greater Manchester, the United Kingdom generally has tolerable weather conditions. Manchester sees daytime temperatures near 17°C (63°F), with nights cooling to roughly 7°C (45°F).

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

Average temperatures in Greater Manchester, the United Kingdom during May range from a nighttime low near 7°C (45°F) to a daytime high around 17°C (63°F) in Manchester.

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

May is on the drier side in Greater Manchester, the United Kingdom. Manchester averages only about 77 mm (3 in), with most days staying dry.

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

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Manchester, May might be a good time to visit Greater Manchester, the United Kingdom. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, July and August provide perfect weather in Manchester. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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