Weather in Manchester, England, United Kingdom in May
In an average May, Manchester sees a daily high around 15°C and a low around 6°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 15°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 11°C to 19°C |
| Average low | 6°C |
| Typical low range | 3°C to 9°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
28°C
2026-05-26
Lowest
5°C
1997-05-06
Low
Highest
14°C
2026-05-26
Lowest
-1°C
2012-05-05
Feels-like
Highest
30°C
2026-05-26
Lowest
-6°C
2012-05-05
Humidity
Highest
13.0 g/m³
1989-05-24
Lowest
4.7 g/m³
1997-05-06
Wind
Highest
59 km/h
1986-05-27
Lowest
6 km/h
2021-05-28
Precip
Wettest
140 mm
2021
Driest
16 mm
2020
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