Monthly climate guide
Manchester weather in May
Expect cool weather in Manchester in May: afternoons reach about 15°C (59°F), while nights drop to around 7°C (44°F). Around 64 mm of rain falls over the month (some rain), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are 3°C warmer than April and 3°C cooler than June.
What stands out in May
- Just 70 km apart, but Manchester runs about 2°C warmer than Blackpool this month.
- Skies are at their clearest this time of year.
- Comfortable temperatures make it easy to walk between Manchester Cathedral and Science and Industry Museum.
- May brings late spring to Manchester.
Avg high
15°C
59°F
Avg low
7°C
44°F
Rainfall
64 mm
some rain
Humidity
82%
relative
Sky
71%
cloud · often cloudy
Manchester weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C / 42°F | 2°C / 35°F | 90 mm | 95% | 84% |
| February | 7°C / 44°F | 2°C / 35°F | 82 mm | 93% | 82% |
| March | 9°C / 48°F | 2°C / 36°F | 71 mm | 89% | 77% |
| April | 12°C / 53°F | 4°C / 39°F | 52 mm | 85% | 73% |
| May | 15°C / 59°F | 7°C / 44°F | 64 mm | 82% | 71% |
| June | 18°C / 64°F | 10°C / 49°F | 93 mm | 83% | 75% |
| July | 19°C / 67°F | 11°C / 53°F | 87 mm | 83% | 73% |
| August | 19°C / 66°F | 11°C / 52°F | 98 mm | 85% | 78% |
| September | 17°C / 62°F | 9°C / 49°F | 78 mm | 87% | 76% |
| October | 13°C / 56°F | 7°C / 45°F | 97 mm | 91% | 79% |
| November | 9°C / 48°F | 4°C / 40°F | 96 mm | 94% | 80% |
| December | 7°C / 45°F | 3°C / 38°F | 113 mm | 95% | 85% |
What to pack for May
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is May a good time to visit Manchester?
Our Manchester guide recommends: May to September for the mildest, driest conditions.
Football fans can tour Old Trafford or the Etihad Stadium even outside match days — book stadium tours ahead of time.
Best time to visit Manchester →Other United Kingdom cities in May
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Manchester in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Manchester?
Yes. May is one of the best months for Manchester, with highs around 15°C and about 64 mm of rain.
How warm is Manchester in May?
Average highs are about 15°C (59°F) and average lows about 7°C (44°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Manchester in May?
Manchester typically gets around 64 mm of rain in May — some rain.
When is the best time to visit Manchester?
May to September for the mildest, driest conditions.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Manchester (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.