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Manchester in February: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Manchester in February and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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February

Weather in Manchester in February 2025

OK Weather
Cool
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Manchester in February, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +8°C during the day and approximately 3 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 8 rainy days in the month and around 69 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+8°C
Avg. max. temperature
-7°C
Min.
+19°C
Max.
69 mm
Total precipitation
79%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
17 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Manchester has OK weather in February.

Average temperature in Manchester in February

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Manchester for February based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +14°C during the day to a minimum of +1°C during the night, the temperature in February averages around +9°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 8% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +11°C to +10°C.

Is Manchester warm or cold in February?

Manchester is typically cool in February.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +7°C to +8°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +3°C to +3°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

February is one of the coolest months in Manchester, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Manchester in February

Manchester weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
JanuaryFebruaryMarch
Avg. temperature
+7°C+8°C+10°C
Min. temperature
-10°C-7°C-7°C
Max. temperature
+15°C+19°C+22°C
Rainfall
75 mm69 mm75 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
83%79%76%
Air pressure
1012 HPa1013 HPa1012 HPa
Sunny days
233
Cloudy days
191718
Rainy days
9810
Snowy days
100

February weather is still as ok as in January. It’s getting warmer as February arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +7°C to +8°C during the day. As February arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 75 mm to 69 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 83% to 79%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during February, staying around 3 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in February, from 2 to 3.

March brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Manchester in February based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 9 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Manchester is gradually decreasing during February, going from 8 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during February in Manchester based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 86% chance of rain on an average day in February, with total rainfall of approximately 183 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 32 mm, which is moderate rain. February is a pretty wet month with over 24 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Manchester wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 35% chance of precipitation and 90 mm of rainfall per day. April, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 30% chance of precipitation and 65 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last February in Manchester?

This is the weather in Manchester in February 2023:
1 February
🌧️
+11°C
2 February
☁️
+11°C
3 February
☁️
+12°C
4 February
🌧️
+9°C
5 February
🌧️
+9°C
6 February
🌧️
+9°C
7 February
☁️
+10°C
8 February
☁️
+13°C
9 February
☁️
+10°C
10 February
☁️
+7°C
11 February
☁️
+7°C
12 February
🌧️
+8°C
13 February
🌧️
+10°C
14 February
☁️
+8°C
15 February
🌧️
+9°C
16 February
🌧️
+14°C
17 February
🌧️
+9°C
18 February
🌧️
+8°C
19 February
☁️
+4°C
20 February
🌧️
+12°C
21 February
🌧️
+9°C
22 February
☁️
+10°C
23 February
☁️
+10°C
24 February
🌧️
+6°C
25 February
☁️
+9°C
26 February
☁️
+10°C
27 February
☀️
+11°C
28 February
🌧️
+10°C
In February 2023 Manchester had 1 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 14 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +9°C, with an absolute maximum of +14°C and a minimum of +4°C. The average humidity was 81%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 50%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 17 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Manchester climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Manchester in February has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+3°C) and the highest in 2019 (+13°C). The driest year was 1986 with only 6 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 307 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Manchester in February:

Is February a good time to visit Manchester?

It’s always a good time to visit Manchester, but the weather is changeable in February, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Manchester in February?

Not really, February is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Manchester rainy in February?

Manchester is often rainy in February. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Manchester in February?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Manchester in February, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in United Kingdom

Check out the weather for other cities in United Kingdom.

Monthly weather in Manchester

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Manchester, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.