Best time to visit Manchester, United Kingdom
Based on 2020–2024 of daily weather data, the best months to visit Manchester are June, August, May — when temperatures are comfortable, rainfall is low, and sunshine is plentiful.
Months ranked by travel comfort
| Rank | Month | High | Low | Precip | Rainy days | Sun | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ★ | June | 19.3° | 10.9° | 372.1 mm | 105 | 10.8 h | 83 |
| 2 ★ | August | 20.1° | 12.8° | 521.5 mm | 128 | 9.5 h | 78 |
| 3 ★ | May | 16.4° | 8.2° | 408.7 mm | 111 | 10 h | 75 |
| 4 | July | 19.8° | 12.6° | 624.1 mm | 124 | 9.1 h | 74 |
| 5 | September | 18.3° | 11° | 449 mm | 110 | 7.7 h | 74 |
| 6 | April | 12.9° | 4.2° | 299.8 mm | 93 | 9.6 h | 70 |
| 7 | March | 10.7° | 3.4° | 449 mm | 108 | 6.7 h | 55 |
| 8 | October | 14.5° | 8.7° | 713.8 mm | 137 | 5.2 h | 53 |
| 9 | November | 10.4° | 5.1° | 470.2 mm | 116 | 3.7 h | 50 |
| 10 | February | 9.1° | 3.4° | 652.8 mm | 111 | 4.2 h | 42 |
| 11 | January | 7.4° | 2.1° | 526 mm | 109 | 3.1 h | 41 |
| 12 | December | 8° | 3.4° | 648.8 mm | 120 | 2.4 h | 37 |
Score (0–100) blends ideal-temperature comfort (50%), low-rainfall (30%), and sunshine (20%). Higher is better for a typical sightseeing trip.
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