Weather radar Manchester
Real-time precipitation radar · England · United Kingdom
Manchester climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Manchester shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 6.8° | 8.7° | 10.9° | 13° | 16.5° | 19.4° | 20.1° | 20° | 18° | 14.3° | 10.1° | 8.2° |
| Avg low (°C) | 1.9° | 3.8° | 4° | 4.6° | 8.4° | 11.1° | 12.9° | 12.7° | 11.1° | 9° | 5.3° | 4.2° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 111 | 90 | 77 | 58 | 84 | 70 | 102 | 61 | 101 | 126 | 95 | 122 |
| Rainy days | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 17 |
| Sunshine hours | 103 | 120 | 205 | 282 | 306 | 336 | 306 | 298 | 209 | 148 | 100 | 77 |
| Humidity | 89% | 85% | 81% | 74% | 77% | 76% | 80% | 79% | 84% | 87% | 89% | 90% |
Best time to visit Manchester
The best time to visit Manchester is typically June. In this month the average high is 19.4°C, precipitation is 70 mm and sunshine duration is 336 hours. The annual average high is 13.8°C, total annual precipitation is 1097 mm (177 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 2490 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Manchester
How up to date is the weather radar for Manchester?
The weather radar for Manchester is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Manchester?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Manchester: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Manchester?
The thunderstorm potential for Manchester is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Manchester.
What is the climate like in Manchester?
Manchester has an annual average high of 13.8°C. The warmest month is July (avg high 20.1°C), the coldest January (avg low 1.9°C). The wettest month is October with 126 mm, the driest April with 58 mm. Total annual precipitation is 1097 mm (177 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 2490 hours.
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