Climate in Manchester — Annual Weather Overview
Manchester has a oceanic climate — mild temperatures year-round with regular rainfall. The hottest month is August (average high 20.2°C) and the coolest is January (7.4°C). There is a noticeable seasonal temperature shift of 12.8°C between August and January. Annual rainfall totals around 1206mm. October is the wettest month at 153.1mm, while April averages just 41.9mm. Average daily sunshine is 7.0 hours.
**Spring (March, April, May):** average highs 13.2°C, 198mm rain. **Summer (June, July, August):** average highs 20.0°C, 314mm rain. **Autumn (September, October, November):** average highs 14.6°C, 337mm rain. **Winter (December, January, February):** average highs 8.0°C, 357mm rain.
Manchester — Monthly Temperatures
Manchester — Monthly Rainfall
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Weather in Manchester stays reasonable all year.
Manchester weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.4°C | 2.2°C | 105.2mm | 3.0h | 16 | 9/10 |
| February | 8.9°C | 3.2°C | 123.5mm | 4.6h | 18 | 9/10 |
| March | 10.7°C | 3.2°C | 83.1mm | 6.9h | 13 | 10/10 |
| April | 13.0°C | 3.8°C | 41.9mm | 10.1h | 9 | 10/10 |
| May | 16.0°C | 7.7°C | 72.6mm | 10.2h | 14 | 10/10 |
| June | 19.9°C | 11.3°C | 76.7mm | 11.0h | 13 | 10/10 |
| July | 19.9°C | 12.8°C | 129.2mm | 9.2h | 20 | 9/10 |
| August | 20.2°C | 12.9°C | 108.6mm | 9.6h | 18 | 9/10 |
| September | 18.6°C | 11.2°C | 82.1mm | 8.0h | 13 | 10/10 |
| October | 14.5°C | 8.8°C | 153.1mm | 5.2h | 22 | 9/10 |
| November | 10.6°C | 5.3°C | 101.5mm | 3.7h | 18 | 9/10 |
| December | 7.7°C | 2.9°C | 128.6mm | 2.5h | 20 | 9/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Manchester have?
Manchester has a oceanic climate — mild temperatures year-round with regular rainfall. Average highs range from 7.4°C in January to 20.2°C in August.
What is the hottest month in Manchester?
August is the hottest month in Manchester, with average highs of 20.2°C and lows of 12.9°C.
What is the coldest month in Manchester?
January is the coolest month, with average highs of 7.4°C and lows of 2.2°C.
What is the wettest month in Manchester?
October is the wettest month, averaging 153.1mm of rainfall over around 22 rainy days.
How much rain does Manchester get per year?
Manchester receives around 1206mm of rain per year. The driest month is April (41.9mm).
When is the best time to visit Manchester?
The best time to visit Manchester is All year. See the full month-by-month guide →
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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.