When is the best time to go to Bolton

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Bolton, United Kingdom. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Bolton weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Bolton are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Bolton January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 120mm 1.5hrs 9.5hrs

The weather in January in Bolton is characteristically cool and damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bolton for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Bolton and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (42°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Bolton with around 120mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Bolton weather in January »

February

Bolton February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 79mm 2.3hrs 11.1hrs

February in Bolton is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Bolton.

February is in the winter in Bolton and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (42°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Bolton with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Bolton weather in February »

March

Bolton March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 97mm 3.3hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in March in Bolton is characteristically cool and a little damp.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Bolton.

March is in the spring in Bolton and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (47°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Bolton with around 97mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Bolton weather in March »

April

Bolton April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 75mm 4.8hrs 15.2hrs

Bolton's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Bolton, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Bolton and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Bolton with around 75mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Bolton weather in April »

May

Bolton May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 81mm 6.1hrs 17.3hrs

May is a a little damp month in Bolton and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Bolton, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Bolton and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Bolton with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Bolton weather in May »

June

Bolton June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 89mm 6.4hrs 9.5hrs

June is a a little damp month in Bolton and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Bolton, with some very good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Bolton and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Bolton with around 89mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Bolton weather in June »

July

Bolton July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 89mm 5.7hrs 11.1hrs

July in Bolton is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Bolton, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Bolton and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Bolton with around 89mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Bolton weather in July »

August

Bolton August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 114mm 5.4hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in August in Bolton is characteristically mild and damp.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Bolton, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Bolton and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Bolton with around 114mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Bolton weather in August »

September

Bolton September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 115mm 4.1hrs 15.2hrs

Bolton's weather in September is typically mild and damp in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Bolton, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Bolton and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Bolton with around 115mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Bolton weather in September »

October

Bolton October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 131mm 3hrs 17.3hrs

October is a wet month in Bolton and the temperature is generally cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bolton for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the fall / autumn in Bolton and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Bolton with around 131mm 5.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3 hours of sunshine per day.

Bolton weather in October »

November

Bolton November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 128mm 2hrs 9.5hrs

November in Bolton is generally wet with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bolton for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Bolton and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Bolton with around 128mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2 hours of sunshine per day.

Bolton weather in November »

December

Bolton December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 127mm 1.4hrs 11.1hrs

December in Bolton is generally wet with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bolton for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Bolton and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (44°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Bolton with around 127mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Bolton weather in December »

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Bolton weather stats

Bolton weather statistics
Hottest month: July 18.6°C 65.5°F
Driest month: April 75mm 3ins
Sunniest month: May 6.1hrs
Coldest month: February 5.6°C 42.1°F
Wettest month: October 131mm 5.2ins
Warmest sea: August 15.3°C 59.5°F
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