Manchester weather by month
Average highs run from 32°F in January to 83°F in July, and January nights average 13°F. It gets 42 inches of rain and melted snow a year and 68 inches of snow. Nights drop below freezing about 165 times a year. The most comfortable months are May to September.
Best time to visit Manchester
For comfortable weather, go in May to September. In those months the average high stays between 62°F and 86°F, nights average 42°F or warmer, and rain stays under 4.5 inches for the month.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Snow | Wet days | Days 90°F+ | Nights below 32°F | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F | 13°F | 2.8 in | 17.1 in | 6 | 0 | 30 | very cold |
| February | 35°F | 15°F | 2.8 in | 16.9 in | 6 | 0 | 27 | cold |
| March | 44°F | 23°F | 3.3 in | 13.6 in | 7 | 0 | 27 | cold |
| April | 58°F | 33°F | 3.4 in | 2.5 in | 7 | 0 | 16 | cool |
| May | 69°F | 44°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 1 | 3 | mild |
| June | 78°F | 54°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 3 | 0 | warm |
| July | 83°F | 59°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 5 | 0 | warm |
| August | 82°F | 57°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 4 | 0 | warm |
| September | 74°F | 49°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 1 | 1 | mild |
| October | 61°F | 38°F | 4.4 in | 0.8 in | 7 | 0 | 11 | cool |
| November | 48°F | 29°F | 3.4 in | 2.5 in | 6 | 0 | 21 | cool |
| December | 37°F | 20°F | 3.7 in | 14.3 in | 7 | 0 | 28 | cold |
| Year | 58°F avg | 36°F avg | 42.0 in | 67.7 in | 80 | 14 | 165 |
"Wet days" are days with at least 0.1 inch of precipitation. "Feels" is a plain-language label for the average high. Normals for 1991-2020 from NOAA NCEI, station Concord Municipal Airport, NH (USW00014745), 14 miles from the city center. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Manchester
The shortest day is December 21, with 9h 00m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 15h 21m. The earliest sunset comes around December 5 (4:10 pm) and the latest around June 20 (8:28 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 86 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:14 am | 4:36 pm | 9h 22m |
| February | 6:43 am | 5:16 pm | 10h 34m |
| March | 6:57 am | 6:52 pm | 11h 54m |
| April | 6:04 am | 7:28 pm | 13h 24m |
| May | 5:22 am | 8:02 pm | 14h 39m |
| June | 5:06 am | 8:26 pm | 15h 20m |
| July | 5:20 am | 8:22 pm | 15h 02m |
| August | 5:52 am | 7:47 pm | 13h 56m |
| September | 6:25 am | 6:55 pm | 12h 30m |
| October | 6:59 am | 6:02 pm | 11h 03m |
| November | 6:38 am | 4:21 pm | 9h 43m |
| December | 7:10 am | 4:11 pm | 9h 01m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Manchester with NOAA's solar equations, in local clock time (Eastern Time, including daylight saving time where it applies). Times shift by a minute or two from year to year.
Is Manchester getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 3.4°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Manchester.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Manchester?
July is the warmest month, with an average high of 83°F and an average low of 59°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Manchester?
January is the coldest, with average lows of 13°F and highs of 32°F.
What is the rainiest month in Manchester?
October gets the most precipitation, 4.4 inches on average. February is the driest at 2.8 inches.
Does it snow in Manchester?
Yes. Manchester averages 68 inches of snow a year.
When is the best time to visit Manchester?
For comfortable weather, May to September. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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