Bolton weather
UK towns · Greater Manchester, England · 53.58°N 2.43°W
Bolton, in Greater Manchester, England, has its warmest weather in August, when daytime temperatures average 18.5°C, while January nights are the coldest at around 1.7°C. The town sees roughly 1453mm of rain a year; February is normally the wettest month and April the driest. Figures are averaged from 2020–2024 observations.
Climate averages
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6.2° | 1.7° | 133mm | 16 |
| Feb | 7.7° | 2.6° | 161mm | 19 |
| Mar | 9.3° | 2.8° | 109mm | 15 |
| Apr | 11.5° | 3.6° | 76mm | 12 |
| May | 14.9° | 7.6° | 94mm | 15 |
| Jun | 17.8° | 10.3° | 87mm | 15 |
| Jul | 18.2° | 11.9° | 145mm | 19 |
| Aug | 18.5° | 12.1° | 122mm | 19 |
| Sep | 16.8° | 10.4° | 107mm | 15 |
| Oct | 13° | 7.8° | 158mm | 21 |
| Nov | 9.1° | 4.7° | 106mm | 18 |
| Dec | 6.7° | 2.7° | 155mm | 20 |
Bolton weather FAQs
What is the warmest month in Bolton?
August is typically the warmest month in Bolton, with average daytime highs of 18.5°C. Summer afternoons (June–August) average around 18.2°C.
What is the wettest month in Bolton?
February is usually the wettest month, with around 161mm of rain over roughly 19 rainy days. April is typically the driest (76mm).
How much does it rain in Bolton per year?
Bolton receives roughly 1453mm of precipitation per year, spread over about 204 days with at least 1mm of rain (based on 2020–2024 observations).
How cold are winters in Bolton?
Winter nights (December–February) in Bolton average around 2.3°C, with January typically the coldest month (average low 1.7°C).