Manchester Weather

Manchester weather - You may be pleasantly surprised!
Manchester weather has achieved an almost mythical status in a famously weather-obsessed nation! And yes it is true that Manchester gets its fair share of clouds, overcast weather and light rain. While the weather in Manchester can undoubtedly be wet and miserable, most visitors are pleasantly surprised to find the weather in Manchester better than they expected. In fact Manchester weather does not differ hugely from other UK city break destinations like London, Cardiff, Glasgow and Edinburgh. And with so many of the city’s attractions indoors, Manchester weather is not going to spoil your city break unduly.

Manchester weather - Mild summers and winters
Both summer and winter weather in Manchester is mild, avoiding extremes to a large extent. Our weather chart for Manchester shows average summer temperatures are just below 20º, while Manchester winters rarely see temperatures below freezing. Summer weather in Manchester is as variable and unpredictable as the rest of the UK. Many residents would suggest spring and autumn as the best time to go to Manchester: temperatures are comfortable for walking and you avoid the humidity of the summer. Nevertheless, a certain festive atmosphere, trendy pavement cafes and plenty of fellow visitors do make the summer a very good time for a Manchester city break.

Manchester weather - Avoiding rain
Avoiding the rain is really a question of luck. Manchester rainfall is spread pretty evenly throughout the year. February March and April are the driest months. Manchester rainfall is often in the form of light drizzle, which is unlikely to really hamper your sightseeing plans. If it is any consolation, average sunshine hours in Manchester have been steadily improving since the 1960’s!

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