Manchester, United Kingdom Climate & Monthly Averages
The climate of Manchester
Weather in Manchester follows a oceanic pattern. The warmest and coolest months, July and January, average 68°F (20°C) and 45°F (7°C) by day; nights in those months run 55°F (13°C) and 36°F (2°C).
Climate quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 68°F (20°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 45°F (7°C)
- Decade extremes (2015-2024): 97°F (36°C) high · 20°F (-7°C) low
- Wettest month: December (18 rainy days) · Sunniest: June (10.2 h sun/day)
- Climate type: oceanic
- Annual swing: 12°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 7°C
- Snow: about 7 days a year
- Average humidity: 81%
Temperatures through the year
Snow falls on roughly 7 days a year, mostly December through March. Warmth peaks in July: highs of 68°F (20°C), lows of 55°F (13°C). January sits at the other end of the year: 45°F (7°C) by day, 36°F (2°C) at night. June is the brightest month at 10.2 hours of sun a day, against an annual average of 6.9 - duller than almost anywhere else we cover.
Rain, sun and snow
Relative humidity averages 81% across the year, more humid than roughly 88% of the cities we track. The gridded 2015-2024 daily record for this location tops out at 97°F (36°C) and bottoms at 20°F (-7°C) - decade extremes, not all-time station records.
How Manchester compares
- 28% of the year's precipitation falls in its wettest three months - more evenly spread than almost every other city we track.
- Rain or snow reaches the ground on 193 days a year - more wet days than 89% of the 3496 cities we track.
Ranked against every city in our dataset, each measured on the same ten-year window.
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45° | 36° | 17 | 4.0 in | 3.2 h/day | 87% |
| February | 47° | 36° | 16 | 3.9 in | 4.8 h/day | 83% |
| March | 50° | 37° | 16 | 4.0 in | 6.5 h/day | 80% |
| April | 55° | 40° | 12 | 2.5 in | 9.3 h/day | 75% |
| May | 61° | 46° | 14 | 2.9 in | 10.1 h/day | 75% |
| June | 66° | 52° | 15 | 3.5 in | 10.2 h/day | 75% |
| July | 68° | 55° | 19 | 4.4 in | 9.9 h/day | 77% |
| August | 67° | 55° | 17 | 4.3 in | 9.2 h/day | 79% |
| September | 64° | 51° | 15 | 3.8 in | 7.4 h/day | 81% |
| October | 57° | 47° | 16 | 4.5 in | 5.4 h/day | 84% |
| November | 50° | 41° | 17 | 4.0 in | 3.9 h/day | 87% |
| December | 47° | 39° | 18 | 4.7 in | 2.6 h/day | 88% |
Manchester month by month
Manchester weather in January
January brings highs around 45°F (7°C), lows near 36°F (2°C), about 17 wet days and roughly 2 snowy days - typically the coldest month of the year in Manchester.
Manchester weather in February
February brings highs around 47°F (8°C), lows near 36°F (2°C), about 16 wet days and roughly 1 snowy days.
Manchester weather in March
March brings highs around 50°F (10°C), lows near 37°F (3°C), about 16 wet days and roughly 1 snowy days.
Manchester weather in April
April brings highs around 55°F (13°C), lows near 40°F (4°C), about 12 wet days - typically the driest month of the year in Manchester.
Manchester weather in May
May brings highs around 61°F (16°C), lows near 46°F (8°C), about 14 wet days.
Manchester weather in June
June brings highs around 66°F (19°C), lows near 52°F (11°C), about 15 wet days - typically the sunniest month of the year in Manchester.
Manchester weather in July
July brings highs around 68°F (20°C), lows near 55°F (13°C), about 19 wet days - typically the hottest month of the year in Manchester.
Manchester weather in August
August brings highs around 67°F (20°C), lows near 55°F (13°C), about 17 wet days.
Manchester weather in September
September brings highs around 64°F (18°C), lows near 51°F (11°C), about 15 wet days.
Manchester weather in October
October brings highs around 57°F (14°C), lows near 47°F (8°C), about 16 wet days.
Manchester weather in November
November brings highs around 50°F (10°C), lows near 41°F (5°C), about 17 wet days.
Manchester weather in December
December brings highs around 47°F (8°C), lows near 39°F (4°C), about 18 wet days and roughly 1 snowy days - typically the wettest month of the year in Manchester.
Seasons in Manchester
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Manchester runs cool rather than cold, with daytime highs averaging 55°F (13°C) and nights around 41°F (5°C); rain falls on around 42 of the 90 days.
Summer (June through August)
Summer runs cool rather than cold here - highs near 67°F (20°C), nights near 54°F (12°C), and rain falls on around 51 of the 90 days.
Fall (September through November)
Fall stays on the cool side of mild here - highs near 57°F (14°C), nights near 46°F (8°C), and rain falls on around 48 of the 90 days.
Winter (December through February)
Through winter, Manchester is brisk and cold: 46°F (8°C) by day, 37°F (3°C) after dark, and rain falls on around 52 of the 90 days, plus about 5 snowy days.
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Best time to visit Manchester
The best time to visit Manchester is generally April to September, when warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up. Daytime temperatures in that window sit near 63°F (17°C), with rain on about 15 days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in April.
Pack for Manchester with a warm jacket and layers for the cooler season and proper waterproofs rather than an umbrella - wet days are the norm here. Note the gap between afternoon and night: July pairs 68°F (20°C) with 55°F (13°C).
Manchester temperature records (2015-2024)
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ.