Weather in Manchester in May
In an average May, Manchester sees a daily high around 15°C and a low around 7°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 15°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 11°C to 20°C |
| Average low | 7°C |
| Typical low range | 3°C to 10°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
28°C
2026-05-26
Lowest
6°C
1997-05-06
Low
Highest
14°C
2018-05-31
Lowest
-2°C
1981-05-05
Feels-like
Highest
30°C
2026-05-26
Lowest
-8°C
1981-05-05
Humidity
Highest
12.8 g/m³
1989-05-24
Lowest
4.2 g/m³
1996-05-03
Wind
Highest
47 km/h
1986-05-27
Lowest
5 km/h
2021-05-28
Gust
Highest
95 km/h
1986-05-27
Lowest
14 km/h
2001-05-21
Precip
Wettest
143 mm
2021
Driest
12 mm
2020
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