Best Time to Visit Manchester: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Manchester: September, October.
- Best months for Manchester: September, October.
- Peak season is July, August, June. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: April, May, September, October. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: May, June, April.
- The least pleasant month is January (score 5.0).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C | -4°C | 70 mm | 8 | – | – | 5.0 |
| February | 8°C | -2°C | 63 mm | 8 | – | – | 5.6 |
| March | 14°C | 3°C | 96 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.3 |
| April | 20°C | 9°C | 116 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.1 |
| May | 25°C | 15°C | 124 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.1 |
| June | 29°C | 19°C | 103 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.3 |
| July | 31°C | 21°C | 86 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.0 |
| August | 31°C | 20°C | 75 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.4 |
| September | 27°C | 15°C | 82 mm | 8 | – | – | 8.1 |
| October | 21°C | 10°C | 87 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.8 |
| November | 13°C | 4°C | 92 mm | 8 | – | – | 6.5 |
| December | 7°C | -1°C | 66 mm | 8 | – | – | 5.3 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Manchester?
The best months are September, October.
When is the rainy season in Manchester?
The wettest months are May, June, April.