Manchester weather in January
January in Manchester: cold, rainy, with clean air — a fair time to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Manchester · #470 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 51/100 (tier D)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Manchester climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 7°C / 44°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 2°C / 35°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 3°C / 37°F | |
| Rainfall | 87 mm / 3.4 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 14 days | |
| Humidity | 89% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 3°C / 37°F | |
| Sunshine | 3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 8.1 h | |
| Wind | 22 km/h / 14 mph | |
| Snowfall | 5.1 cm / 2 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 31 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Manchester in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Manchester?
- January in Manchester: cold, rainy, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Manchester on SeasonMap's comfort score (51/100).
- What is the weather like in Manchester in January?
- In January, Manchester averages a daily high of 6.6°C and a low of 1.8°C, with about 86.9 mm of rain over roughly 14.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Manchester in January?
- Manchester has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 31 in January.
- Does it snow in Manchester in January?
- Manchester sees roughly 5.1 cm of snowfall in January.