Bolton weather forecast
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 |
Seasons in Bolton
Spring (March–May). Daytime highs in Bolton climb from 9.3°C in March to 14.9°C by May, while nights ease from 2.8°C to 7.6°C. The season brings around 279mm of rain in total.
Summer (June–August). The warmest stretch of the year: afternoons average 18.2°C, peaking in August at 18.5°C. June is usually the driest of the summer months (87mm over ~15 rainy days). Around the June solstice, Bolton gets roughly 16.8 hours of daylight.
Autumn (September–November). Daytime temperatures fall from 16.8°C in September to 9.1°C by November, with around 371mm of rain across the season.
Winter (December–February). Nights average 2.3°C, with January the coldest month (average low 1.7°C, daytime high 6.2°C). Expect about 55 days with measurable rain over the three months, and only around 7.2 hours of daylight in mid-December.
How Bolton compares
| Bolton | UK town average | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual rainfall | 1453mm | 1054mm |
| Rainy days per year | 204 | 167 |
| Summer daytime high | 18.2°C | 19.7°C |
| Winter night low | 2.3°C | 3.4°C |
Bolton is about 38% wetter than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm), based on 2020–2024 monthly normals.
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).
When is the best time to visit Bolton for good weather?
Late spring and summer offer the most reliable weather in Bolton. June is typically the driest of the warm months (87mm of rain), while August is the warmest, averaging 18.5°C by day — and near the June solstice there are around 17 hours of daylight to enjoy.
How does Bolton's weather compare with the rest of the UK?
Bolton receives 1453mm of rain a year, about 38% wetter than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm). Summer daytime highs average 18.2°C against a UK-town average of 19.7°C, and winter nights average 2.3°C versus 3.4°C.
Is it going to rain in Bolton?
For up-to-the-minute rain tracking, check the live rain radar — as a long-term guide, Bolton averages 204 rainy days a year, with February the wettest month (161mm) and April the driest (76mm).
What is the 7-day forecast for Bolton?
See the live hourly and 7-day forecast for day-by-day temperatures and rain chance. The figures on this page are long-term climate averages from 2020–2024, not the live forecast.