When is the best time to go to Macclesfield

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Macclesfield, 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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Macclesfield weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Macclesfield 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

Macclesfield January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
4°C 105mm 1.3hrs 9.5hrs

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

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

January is in the winter in Macclesfield and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (41°F), whilst at night 0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Macclesfield with around 105mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Macclesfield February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
4°C 72mm 2.2hrs 11.1hrs

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

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

February is in the winter in Macclesfield and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (41°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Macclesfield with around 72mm 2.8 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 2.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Macclesfield March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 89mm 3.3hrs 12.9hrs

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

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

March is in the spring in Macclesfield and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Macclesfield with around 89mm 3.5 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.

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April

Macclesfield April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 74mm 4.5hrs 15.2hrs

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

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 Macclesfield.

April is in the spring in Macclesfield and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Macclesfield with around 74mm 2.9 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 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Macclesfield May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 76mm 6.1hrs 17.2hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Macclesfield and the temperature is generally cool.

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

May is in the spring in Macclesfield and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Macclesfield with around 76mm 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 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Macclesfield June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 83mm 6.3hrs 9.5hrs

The weather in June in Macclesfield is characteristically mild and a little damp.

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

June is in the summer in Macclesfield and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Macclesfield with around 83mm 3.3 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 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Macclesfield July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 81mm 5.6hrs 11.1hrs

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

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

July is in the summer in Macclesfield and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Macclesfield with around 81mm 3.2 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 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Macclesfield August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 99mm 5.5hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in August in Macclesfield is characteristically mild and a little damp.

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

August is in the summer in Macclesfield and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Macclesfield with around 99mm 3.9 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 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Macclesfield September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 97mm 4.2hrs 15.2hrs

Macclesfield's weather in September is typically mild and a little damp in nature.

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Macclesfield and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Macclesfield with around 97mm 3.8 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 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Macclesfield October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 104mm 3.1hrs 17.2hrs

October is a damp month in Macclesfield and the temperature is generally cool.

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Macclesfield and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Macclesfield with around 104mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a 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 3.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Macclesfield November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 109mm 2hrs 9.5hrs

The climate in Macclesfield during November can be summarized as cool and damp.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Macclesfield and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Macclesfield with around 109mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp 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.

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December

Macclesfield December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 111mm 1.2hrs 11.1hrs

December in Macclesfield is generally damp with the temperature being cool.

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

December is in the winter in Macclesfield and is typically the warmest 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 December is the wettest month of the year in Macclesfield with around 111mm 4.4 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 1.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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Macclesfield weather stats

Macclesfield weather statistics
Hottest month: July 18.1°C 64.6°F
Driest month: February 72mm 2.8ins
Sunniest month: May 6.1hrs
Coldest month: February 4.7°C 40.5°F
Wettest month: December 111mm 4.4ins
Warmest sea: August 15.3°C 59.5°F
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