When is the best time to go to Manchester

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Manchester, United States. 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.

Average temperatures in Manchester

Manchester weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Manchester 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

Manchester January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
1°C 85mm 6.1hrs 10.6hrs

The weather in January in Manchester is characteristically cold and a little damp.

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

January is in the winter in Manchester and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (34°F), whilst at night -9°C (17°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Manchester with around 85mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

Manchester weather in January »

February

Manchester February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
2°C 80mm 6.9hrs 11.6hrs

February in Manchester is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.

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

February is in the winter in Manchester and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (37°F), whilst at night -7°C (19°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Manchester with around 80mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Manchester weather in February »

March

Manchester March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 91mm 7.6hrs 12.8hrs

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

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

March is in the spring in Manchester 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 (28°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Manchester with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Manchester weather in March »

April

Manchester April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 100mm 8.3hrs 14.3hrs

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

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

April is in the spring in Manchester and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Manchester with around 100mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Manchester weather in April »

May

Manchester May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 101mm 9hrs 15.5hrs

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

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 Manchester.

May is in the spring in Manchester and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Manchester with around 101mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Manchester weather in May »

June

Manchester June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 96mm 9.8hrs 10.6hrs

June in Manchester is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.

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

June is in the summer in Manchester and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Manchester with around 96mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Manchester weather in June »

July

Manchester July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 91mm 10hrs 11.6hrs

July in Manchester is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.

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

July is in the summer in Manchester and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (83°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Manchester with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day.

Manchester weather in July »

August

Manchester August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 90mm 9.2hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Manchester is characteristically warm, humid and a little damp.

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

August is in the summer in Manchester and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Manchester with around 90mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Manchester weather in August »

September

Manchester September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 95mm 8hrs 14.3hrs

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

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Manchester and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (74°F), whilst at night 11°C (53°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Manchester with around 95mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.

Manchester weather in September »

October

Manchester October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 90mm 7.1hrs 15.5hrs

October is a a little damp month in Manchester and the temperature is generally mild.

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 Manchester.

October is in the fall / autumn in Manchester and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Manchester with around 90mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Manchester weather in October »

November

Manchester November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 100mm 5.2hrs 10.6hrs

The climate in Manchester during November can be summarized as cool and a little damp.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Manchester and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (51°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Manchester with around 100mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Manchester weather in November »

December

Manchester December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
3°C 97mm 5.1hrs 11.6hrs

December in Manchester is generally a little damp with the temperature being cold.

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

December is in the winter in Manchester and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 4°C (39°F), whilst at night -5°C (22°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Manchester with around 97mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Manchester weather in December »