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The best time to visit Bolton

Month-by-month climate averages for Bolton, England, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Bolton is usually May, June, August and September, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest July rain is behind you.

Bolton is warmest in June (highs near 18°C) and coldest in January (lows around 2°C), with roughly 1529 mm of precipitation across the year and July the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is May, June, August and September.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Bolton forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Bolton weather by month

what to expect in Bolton through the year

Here is Bolton's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Bolton by season.

Jan
Cold
Feb
Cool
Mar
Cool
Apr
11°
Cool
May
16°
Mild
Jun
18°
10°
Mild
Jul
18°
11°
Mild
Wettest
Aug
18°
12°
Mild
Sep
17°
11°
Mild
Oct
13°
Cool
Nov
Cool
Dec
Cool

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Bolton?
The most comfortable time to visit Bolton is usually May, June, August and September, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest July rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Bolton?
June is the warmest month in Bolton, averaging highs near 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Bolton?
January is the coldest month in Bolton, with lows around 2°C.
When is the rainy season in Bolton?
The wettest month in Bolton is usually July, out of roughly 1529 mm of precipitation across the year.

Bolton month by month