Best Time to Visit
🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom · Europe
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
6°
2°
Poor
Feb
7°
2°
Fair
Mar
9°
2°
Good
Apr
12°
4°
Great
May
15°
7°
Great
Jun
18°
10°
Great
Jul
19°
12°
Great
Aug
19°
12°
Great
Sep
17°
10°
Great
Oct
13°
7°
Good
Nov
9°
4°
Fair
Dec
7°
2°
Poor
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C | 2°C | 15 | 3h | 65% | 1 | Poor | View |
| February | 7°C | 2°C | 14 | 5h | 65% | 1 | Fair | View |
| March | 9°C | 2°C | 14 | 7h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| AprilRecommended | 12°C | 4°C | 13 | 9h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| MayRecommended | 15°C | 7°C | 13 | 10h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| JuneRecommended | 18°C | 10°C | 14 | 10h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| JulyRecommended | 19°C | 12°C | 16 | 10h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| AugustRecommended | 19°C | 12°C | 15 | 9h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| SeptemberRecommended | 17°C | 10°C | 13 | 7h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| October | 13°C | 7°C | 15 | 6h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| November | 9°C | 4°C | 16 | 4h | 65% | 1 | Fair | View |
| December | 7°C | 2°C | 15 | 3h | 65% | 1 | Poor | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 12°C high, 4°C low
Mild conditions at 12°C (54°F), layers recommended. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 4°C (39°F).
Avg: 19°C high, 11°C low
Mild conditions at 19°C (66°F), layers recommended. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 11°C (52°F).
Avg: 13°C high, 7°C low
Mild conditions at 13°C (55°F), layers recommended. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 7°C (45°F).
Avg: 7°C high, 2°C low
Cool to cold at 7°C (45°F), warm clothing essential. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 2°C (36°F).
The least favorable time to visit Manchester is January and December. During this period, you can expect cold weather, heavy rainfall, very limited sunshine.
January
Challenges: cold weather, heavy rainfall, very limited sunshine
December
Challenges: cold weather, heavy rainfall, very limited sunshine
February
Challenges: cold weather, frequent rain
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Manchester during the best travel months (May, June, July), when temperatures range from 10°C to 17°C:
Manchester has a temperate oceanic climate (Koppen classification: Cfb). The warmest month is August with highs of 19°C, while the coldest month is January at just 6°C. Annual rainfall averages 1002mm across approximately 173 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 6 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 7 |
| Low °C | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| Rain Days | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 |
| Rain mm | 89 | 78 | 75 | 67 | 70 | 86 | 86 | 91 | 78 | 92 | 90 | 100 |
| Sun h/day | 3 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
| Humidity % | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| UV Index | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
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