Best Time to Visit Manchester
United Kingdom · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
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.
Climate profile
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.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 37 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| 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 |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit Manchester?
- 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.
- What is the hottest month in Manchester?
- July is typically the hottest month in Manchester, with average daytime highs around 19°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Manchester?
- October is usually the wettest month, with around 138mm of precipitation.