Best time to visit Manchester
The best months to visit Manchester are July, August and June, based on month-by-month temperature and rainfall data. The full year of weather, daylight, holidays, and festival timing is below.
July, August and June score best for Manchester weather:
- June19° / 10°CJune has long evenings for outdoor bars, music, and canal routes, with rain still part of the plan.
- July21° / 12°CJuly is mild summer, good for festivals, quayside walks, and Edale trains with waterproof layers.
- August20° / 12°CAugust stays mild and wetter, with Pride weekend and football-season buildup affecting rooms.
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By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026
Manchester weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain (mm) | Rainy days | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7° | 2° | 70 | 13 | 8h |
| February | 8° | 2° | 50 | 10 | 10h |
| March | 10° | 3° | 60 | 12 | 12h |
| April | 13° | 5° | 55 | 11 | 14h |
| May | 16° | 7° | 55 | 10 | 16h |
| JuneBest weather | 19° | 10° | 65 | 11 | 17h |
| JulyBest weather | 21° | 12° | 65 | 11 | 16h |
| AugustBest weather | 20° | 12° | 75 | 12 | 15h |
| September | 18° | 10° | 70 | 11 | 12h |
| October | 14° | 7° | 95 | 14 | 10h |
| November | 10° | 4° | 80 | 14 | 8h |
| December | 8° | 2° | 80 | 14 | 7h |
Temperatures in °C. Long-term monthly averages.
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Manchester month by month
January
Manchester in January: 7.2°C high, 1.8°C low, 70mm rain over 13 days, 7.8h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
February
Manchester in February: 7.9°C high, 1.9°C low, 50mm rain over 10 days, 9.5h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
March
Manchester in March: 10.2°C high, 3°C low, 60mm rain over 12 days, 11.5h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
April
Manchester in April: 13°C high, 4.6°C low, 55mm rain over 11 days, 13.7h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
May
Manchester in May: 16.2°C high, 7.4°C low, 55mm rain over 10 days, 15.6h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
JuneBest weather
Manchester in June: 18.8°C high, 10.2°C low, 65mm rain over 11 days, 16.7h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
JulyBest weather
Manchester in July: 20.6°C high, 12.2°C low, 65mm rain over 11 days, 16.3h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
AugustBest weather
Manchester in August: 20.2°C high, 12.1°C low, 75mm rain over 12 days, 14.6h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
September
Manchester in September: 17.7°C high, 9.9°C low, 70mm rain over 11 days, 12.4h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
October
Manchester in October: 13.9°C high, 7.2°C low, 95mm rain over 14 days, 10.2h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
November
Manchester in November: 10°C high, 4.3°C low, 80mm rain over 14 days, 8.3h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
December
Manchester in December: 7.5°C high, 2°C low, 80mm rain over 14 days, 7.3h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
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