Manchester: Weather Guide & Climate
Complete month-by-month weather guide: Manchester. Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September. Plan your trip with detailed climate data.
Climate Overview
Manchester has a cool climate with average yearly highs of 14°C, lows of 7°C, and approximately 17 rainy days per month.
The best time to visit Manchester is during May, June, July, August, September, when weather is pleasant and ideal for outdoor activities
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Forecast for your trip dates
Up to 16 days ahead| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C | 4°C | 17 | Wet |
| February | 9°C | 3°C | 26 | Wet |
| March | 10°C | 2°C | 12 | Good |
| April | 15°C | 5°C | 6 | Good |
| May | 17°C | 7°C | 4 | Excellent (best) |
| June | 19°C | 11°C | 22 | Excellent (best) |
| July | 18°C | 12°C | 21 | Excellent (best) |
| August | 20°C | 13°C | 19 | Excellent (best) |
| September | 17°C | 9°C | 12 | Excellent (best) |
| October | 13°C | 7°C | 23 | Wet |
| November | 11°C | 6°C | 20 | Wet |
| December | 7°C | 2°C | 22 | Wet |
Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025
Weather by Season
Winter
Dec–Feb
High: 8°C
Low: 3°C
Rainy days: 22 days/month
Spring
Mar–May
High: 14°C
Low: 5°C
Rainy days: 7 days/month
Summer
Jun–Aug
High: 19°C
Low: 12°C
Rainy days: 21 days/month
Autumn
Sep–Nov
High: 14°C
Low: 7°C
Rainy days: 18 days/month
Month-by-Month Weather Table
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| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Condition | View Details |
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| January | 9°C | 4°C | 17 | Wet | View Details → |
| February | 9°C | 3°C | 26 | Wet | View Details → |
| March | 10°C | 2°C | 12 | Good | View Details → |
| April | 15°C | 5°C | 6 | Good | View Details → |
| May (best) | 17°C | 7°C | 4 | Excellent | View Details → |
| June (best) | 19°C | 11°C | 22 | Excellent | View Details → |
| July (best) | 18°C | 12°C | 21 | Excellent | View Details → |
| August (best) | 20°C | 13°C | 19 | Excellent | View Details → |
| September (best) | 17°C | 9°C | 12 | Excellent | View Details → |
| October | 13°C | 7°C | 23 | Wet | View Details → |
| November | 11°C | 6°C | 20 | Wet | View Details → |
| December | 7°C | 2°C | 22 | Wet | View Details → |
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Common Questions
What type of climate does Manchester have?
Manchester has a Cool climate with average yearly temperatures of 14°C (highs) and 7°C (lows).
When is the best time to visit Manchester?
The best time to visit Manchester is during May, June, July, August, September, when temperatures average around 17°C and conditions are ideal for sightseeing.
What are the hottest and coldest months in Manchester?
The hottest month in Manchester is August with average highs of 20°C, while the coldest is March with average lows of 2°C.
When is the rainy season in Manchester?
Manchester sees the most rain in February (26 rainy days), while May is the driest month (4 rainy days).
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