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The best time to visit Manchester

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

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Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Manchester 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.

Manchester is warmest in June (highs near 19°C) and coldest in January (lows around 1°C), with roughly 1255 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 Manchester forecast - and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Manchester weather by month

what to expect in Manchester through the year, 1991-2020 averages

Here is Manchester'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 Manchester by season.

Jan
7°
1°
Cold
Feb
8°
2°
Cool
Mar
9°
3°
Cool
Apr
12°
5°
Cool
May
15°
7°
Mild
Jun
19°
10°
Mild
Jul
19°
12°
Mild
Aug
19°
12°
Mild
Sep
17°
11°
Mild
Oct
14°
7°
Cool
Wettest
Nov
10°
4°
Cool
Dec
7°
3°
Cold

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Manchester?
The most comfortable time to visit Manchester 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 Manchester?
June is the warmest month in Manchester, averaging highs near 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Manchester?
January is the coldest month in Manchester, with lows around 1°C.
When is the rainy season in Manchester?
The wettest month in Manchester is usually October, out of roughly 1255 mm of precipitation across the year.

Manchester month by month