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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 June, July, August and September, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest October rain is behind you.

Bolton is warmest in July (highs near 18°C) and coldest in January (lows around 1°C), with roughly 1356 mm of precipitation across the year and October the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is June, July, 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, 1991-2020 averages

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
5°
1°
Cold
Feb
6°
1°
Cold
Mar
8°
2°
Cool
Apr
11°
4°
Cool
May
14°
7°
Cool
Jun
17°
9°
Mild
Jul
18°
11°
Mild
Aug
18°
12°
Mild
Sep
16°
10°
Mild
Oct
12°
7°
Cool
Wettest
Nov
8°
4°
Cool
Dec
6°
2°
Cold

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Bolton?
The most comfortable time to visit Bolton is usually June, July, August and September, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest October rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Bolton?
July 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 1°C.
When is the rainy season in Bolton?
The wettest month in Bolton is usually October, out of roughly 1356 mm of precipitation across the year.

Bolton month by month