July · United Kingdom
Best time to visit Manchester in July Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Manchester in July
Average temperature 17°C, 115 mm of rain, about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 77% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
July score
7.8/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 115 mm
- Humidity
- 77%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 23
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
July in Manchester scores 7.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 17°C, 115 mm of rain, and roughly 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Industrial-chic neighborhoods and football culture peak in milder May-September days.
July in Manchester — reliably good (5th best month)
Temperatures hover around 17°C (62°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
115 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 7.8/10 on the same scale — 5th of 12 months, versus 8.9/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Budget for peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Manchester in July?
- In July, Manchester averages 17°C, 115 mm of rain, and about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.8/10.
- Is July a good time to visit Manchester?
- July earns a 7.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Manchester in July?
- Expect about 115 mm of rain in July. Average humidity is 77% and there are about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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