When is the best time to go to Rochdale

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Rochdale 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

Rochdale January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 122mm 1.4hrs 9.5hrs

The climate in Rochdale during January can be summarized as cool and wet.

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

January is in the winter in Rochdale and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (41°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Rochdale with around 122mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet 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 1.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Rochdale weather in January »

February

Rochdale February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 83mm 2.2hrs 11.1hrs

February in Rochdale is generally a little damp 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 Rochdale.

February is in the winter in Rochdale 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 (33°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Rochdale 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 2.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Rochdale weather in February »

March

Rochdale March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 103mm 3.3hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in March in Rochdale is characteristically cool and damp.

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

March is in the spring in Rochdale and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Rochdale with around 103mm 4.1 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 3.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Rochdale weather in March »

April

Rochdale April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 81mm 4.5hrs 15.2hrs

Rochdale's weather in April is typically cool and a little damp in nature.

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

April is in the spring in Rochdale and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (51°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Rochdale 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 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Rochdale weather in April »

May

Rochdale May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 80mm 5.9hrs 17.3hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Rochdale and the temperature is generally mild.

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

May is in the spring in Rochdale and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Rochdale with around 80mm 3.1 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 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Rochdale weather in May »

June

Rochdale June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 89mm 6.2hrs 9.5hrs

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

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

June is in the summer in Rochdale and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Rochdale 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 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Rochdale weather in June »

July

Rochdale July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 84mm 5.5hrs 11.1hrs

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

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

July is in the summer in Rochdale and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (65°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Rochdale with around 84mm 3.3 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 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Rochdale weather in July »

August

Rochdale August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 115mm 5.4hrs 12.9hrs

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

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

August is in the summer in Rochdale and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Rochdale with around 115mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a 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 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Rochdale weather in August »

September

Rochdale September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 116mm 4.1hrs 15.2hrs

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

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Rochdale 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 Rochdale with around 116mm 4.6 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.

Rochdale weather in September »

October

Rochdale October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 126mm 3.1hrs 17.3hrs

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

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Rochdale and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Rochdale with around 126mm 5 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 3.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Rochdale weather in October »

November

Rochdale November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 130mm 2.1hrs 9.5hrs

Cool and wet weather often prevails in Rochdale during the month of November

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Rochdale 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 (38°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Rochdale with around 130mm 5.1 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 2.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Rochdale weather in November »

December

Rochdale December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 130mm 1.4hrs 11.1hrs

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

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

December is in the winter in Rochdale and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night 1°C (35°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Rochdale with around 130mm 5.1 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.

Rochdale weather in December »

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Rochdale weather stats

Rochdale weather statistics
Hottest month: July 18.3°C 64.9°F
Driest month: May 80mm 3.1ins
Sunniest month: May 5.9hrs
Coldest month: February 4.9°C 40.8°F
Wettest month: December 130mm 5.1ins
Warmest sea: August 15.3°C 59.5°F
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