Manchester weather
UK towns · Greater Manchester, England · 53.48°N 2.24°W
Manchester, in Greater Manchester, England, has its warmest weather in August, when daytime temperatures average 20.1°C, while January nights are the coldest at around 2.1°C. The town sees roughly 1228mm of rain a year; October 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 | 7.4° | 2.1° | 105mm | 16 |
| Feb | 9.1° | 3.4° | 131mm | 19 |
| Mar | 10.7° | 3.4° | 90mm | 14 |
| Apr | 12.9° | 4.2° | 60mm | 12 |
| May | 16.4° | 8.2° | 82mm | 15 |
| Jun | 19.3° | 10.9° | 74mm | 14 |
| Jul | 19.8° | 12.6° | 125mm | 20 |
| Aug | 20.1° | 12.8° | 104mm | 18 |
| Sep | 18.3° | 11° | 90mm | 14 |
| Oct | 14.5° | 8.7° | 143mm | 20 |
| Nov | 10.4° | 5.1° | 94mm | 16 |
| Dec | 8° | 3.4° | 130mm | 20 |
Manchester weather FAQs
What is the warmest month in Manchester?
August is typically the warmest month in Manchester, with average daytime highs of 20.1°C. Summer afternoons (June–August) average around 19.7°C.
What is the wettest month in Manchester?
October is usually the wettest month, with around 143mm of rain over roughly 20 rainy days. April is typically the driest (60mm).
How much does it rain in Manchester per year?
Manchester receives roughly 1228mm of precipitation per year, spread over about 198 days with at least 1mm of rain (based on 2020–2024 observations).
How cold are winters in Manchester?
Winter nights (December–February) in Manchester average around 3.0°C, with January typically the coldest month (average low 2.1°C).