Best time to visit Manchester

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When is the best time to visit Manchester?

The best time to visit Manchester is May and June based on the following average weather conditions.

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Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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The weather guide for England (Manchester) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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Which is the hottest month in Manchester?

The hottest time of year in Manchester is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 20°C.

Which month has the most rain in Manchester?

In terms of rainfall, November is usually the wettest month in Manchester with 84mm on average. There are normally 18 days in November with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Manchester?

The sunniest time of year in Manchester is normally May with bright sunshine on average for 36% of daylight hours; that's 6 hours of sunshine per day.

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