The climate of Manchester

The current climate in Manchester features temperatures ranging from a high of 21°C to a low of 8°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 14°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 2°C and in the warmer months around 12°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Manchester, England.

Temperature records

The highest temperature recorded in Manchester in recent years was 36°C in July 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -3°C in February 2018.

Precipitation and snowfall

On average, Manchester gets 862 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 6,4 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.

Curious about the weather in other parts of England? Check out the climate and weather for spots like London, Edinburgh, Cornwall, or explore other destinations in England.

Best time to visit Manchester?

The best time to visit Manchester for sunny weather is June through September. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Manchester. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.

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Climate Table of Manchester

The climate table of Manchester shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

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Temp. max (°C) 8 9 10 13 16 20 21 20 18 14 10 8
Temp. min (°C) 3 3 4 5 8 11 13 13 11 8 5 4
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Precipitation (mm) 83 66 68 38 56 62 81 74 68 87 87 92
Snow (cm) 2,1 0,8 1,8 0,4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0,3 1,0
UV Index 1 2 3 5 6 6 6 5 4 2 1 1

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Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in Manchester, England. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Average Temperature per Month in Manchester

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Yearly Temperature in Manchester

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Manchester, England. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Average Precipitation per Month in Manchester

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Manchester

Average Snowfall per Month in Manchester

Total Yearly Snowfall in Manchester

UV index chart

This chart shows the average UV index per month in Manchester, England. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

Average UV Index per Month in Manchester

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Average weather in Manchester by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Manchester. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.