Climate normals · 1970–2000
Manchester Climate
Manchester is a city in United Kingdom (ENG) with a population of about 568,996. Its average annual temperature is 10.1°C (50°F), with roughly 850 mm of rain per year.
10.1°C
Avg Temp
850
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Manchester Climate
Manchester has an average annual temperature of 10.1°C (50°F) and receives about 850 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
10.1°C
Avg Temp
850
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4° / 40° | 79 mm |
| February | 5° / 40° | 56 mm |
| March | 7° / 44° | 66 mm |
| April | 9° / 47° | 54 mm |
| May | 12° / 54° | 54 mm |
| June | 15° / 59° | 68 mm |
| July | 17° / 62° | 61 mm |
| August | 17° / 62° | 76 mm |
| September | 14° / 57° | 73 mm |
| October | 11° / 51° | 89 mm |
| November | 7° / 45° | 88 mm |
| December | 5° / 41° | 86 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Manchester
The most comfortable months to visit Manchester are typically July, August and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 21°C high). The coldest is January (near 2°C low). October is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Manchester are typically July, August and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Manchester, United Kingdom has an average annual temperature of 10.1°C and about 850 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Manchester average about 21°C (70°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.