United Kingdom · 30-year monthly climate averages
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Manchester are June, July and August, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Manchester sees its warmest weather in July, when daytime highs average around 19°C, and its coolest in January (around 6°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 1255mm — October is typically the wettest month (~138mm) and May the driest (~79mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from October to January — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 60 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6° / 1°C | 121mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| February | 7° / 1°C | 83mm | 🤔 Fair |
| March | 9° / 3°C | 103mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| April | 12° / 4°C | 82mm | 🤔 Fair |
| May | 15° / 7°C | 79mm | 👍 Good |
| June | 17° / 10°C | 89mm | 👍 Good |
| July | 19° / 12°C | 87mm | 👍 Good |
| August | 19° / 12°C | 111mm | 👍 Good |
| September | 16° / 10°C | 106mm | 👍 Good |
| October | 13° / 7°C | 138mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| November | 9° / 4°C | 127mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| December | 6° / 2°C | 127mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
January in Manchester is cold, with average daytime highs around 6°C (43°F) and nighttime lows near 1°C (35°F). Expect roughly 121mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf · compact umbrella or rain jacket
February in Manchester is cold, with average daytime highs around 7°C (44°F) and nighttime lows near 1°C (34°F). Expect roughly 83mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf
March in Manchester is chilly, with average daytime highs around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime lows near 3°C (37°F). Expect roughly 103mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
April in Manchester is chilly, with average daytime highs around 12°C (53°F) and nighttime lows near 4°C (39°F). Expect roughly 82mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
May in Manchester is mild, with average daytime highs around 15°C (59°F) and nighttime lows near 7°C (44°F). Expect roughly 79mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
June in Manchester is mild, with average daytime highs around 17°C (63°F) and nighttime lows near 10°C (49°F). Expect roughly 89mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
July in Manchester is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 19°C (67°F) and nighttime lows near 12°C (53°F). Expect roughly 87mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
August in Manchester is mild, with average daytime highs around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime lows near 12°C (53°F). Expect roughly 111mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings · compact umbrella or rain jacket
September in Manchester is mild, with average daytime highs around 16°C (62°F) and nighttime lows near 10°C (49°F). Expect roughly 106mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
October in Manchester is chilly, with average daytime highs around 13°C (55°F) and nighttime lows near 7°C (45°F). Expect roughly 138mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers · compact umbrella or rain jacket
November in Manchester is chilly, with average daytime highs around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime lows near 4°C (39°F). Expect roughly 127mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers · compact umbrella or rain jacket
December in Manchester is cold, with average daytime highs around 6°C (43°F) and nighttime lows near 2°C (35°F). Expect roughly 127mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf · compact umbrella or rain jacket