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Manchester weather in February

Long-run climate averages for Manchester, England in February, plus what the forecast models say for the days ahead.

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February at a glance

In February, Manchester averages 8°C by day and 2°C at night. The wettest month is usually October.

February in Manchester averages a daytime high of 8°C and an overnight low of 2°C, which reads as cool for this part of the world. It is among the three coldest months of the year here. Across the whole year Manchester sees roughly 1255 mm of precipitation.

Climate averages tell you what to pack. They do not tell you what next Tuesday looks like - for that, see the live Manchester forecast with every model compared and how much they currently agree.

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

Bottom line: over the last 30 days the European model has been the most accurate forecast for Manchester, scoring 97/100 on our CheckWeather Score, ahead of the American at 87. See the full UK accuracy scoreboard for exactly how every model is tested.

Common questions

How warm is Manchester in February?
Manchester averages a daytime high of 8°C in February, with overnight lows around 2°C. These are long-run climate averages, not a forecast - for the actual days ahead see the live model comparison.
Is February a good 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.
Does it rain a lot in Manchester in February?
The wettest month in Manchester is usually October. Across the year the city sees roughly 1255 mm of precipitation.

Climate averages from ERA5 reanalysis. Model accuracy re-scored over a rolling 30 days. Page updated .

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