What is the weather like in Cardiff vs Manchester in January?

In January, Cardiff averages 8°C high / 3°C low with about 92 mm of rain; Manchester averages 7°C high / 2°C low with about 98 mm.

Cardiff vs Manchester in January

Cardiff is the better pick in January — 54 vs 49 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cardiff is cold, rainy, clean air, while Manchester is cold, rainy, clean air.

Cardiff vs Manchester — January climate, side by side

	🇬🇧 Cardiff	🇬🇧 Manchester
Comfort score	54/100 (D)	49/100 (F)
Feels-like high	5°C	4°C
Avg high / low	8° / 3°	7° / 2°
Rainfall	92 mm	98 mm
Rainy days	14	15
Humidity	87%	90%
Air quality (AQI)	31	31

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Cardiff 🇬🇧 United Kingdomcold, rainy, clean air · best July54
Manchester 🇬🇧 United Kingdomcold, rainy, clean air · best July49

Cardiff vs Manchester in January — FAQ

Is January better in Cardiff or Manchester?: Cardiff is the better pick in January — 54 vs 49 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cardiff is cold, rainy, clean air, while Manchester is cold, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Cardiff vs Manchester in January?: In January, Cardiff averages 8°C high / 3°C low with about 92 mm of rain; Manchester averages 7°C high / 2°C low with about 98 mm.