Manchester weather in May
May in Manchester: cool, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#3 of 12 months in Manchester · #236 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 84/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Manchester climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 15°C / 59°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 7°C / 45°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 13°C / 55°F | |
| Rainfall | 66 mm / 2.6 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 79% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 9°C / 47°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 15.9 h | |
| Wind | 19 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 43 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Manchester in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Manchester?
- May in Manchester: cool, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Manchester on SeasonMap's comfort score (84/100).
- What is the weather like in Manchester in May?
- In May, Manchester averages a daily high of 15.2°C and a low of 7.1°C, with about 65.6 mm of rain over roughly 13.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Manchester in May?
- Manchester has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 43 in May.