Month guide · Manchester · United Kingdom
Manchester in June
What June is really like in Manchester: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Photograph by Mike Peel ( www.mikepeel.net )., CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
June is one of the best months to visit Manchester. Expect average highs of 19°C (66°F), lows of 11°C (52°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 17 hours of daylight. Long days with light until about 10pm; outdoor festivals and concerts fill the calendar.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 19°C (66°F) / 11°C (52°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 17 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in June
June is the 3rd-warmest month in Manchester: days average 19°C (66°F) against a yearly average high of 14°C (57°F), and nights fall to about 11°C (52°F). Rain falls on roughly 11 of its 30 days. Compared with May (16°C (61°F)), June is warmer; by July highs climb to around 21°C (70°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 04:39
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 21:39
- Daylight
- About 17 hours
Summer (June–August). Long evenings, outdoor festivals and Pride, with mild temperatures and regular showers; hotels fill on concert and match weekends.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, June rates 4 for crowds (the peak is June at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in June). Book accommodation early: June is one of the pricier months.
Events in June
- Parklife festival in Heaton Park (usually June)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in June
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Museum · Spinningfields
People's History Museum
Britain's national museum of democracy, in a former Edwardian pumping station on the Irwell, tells the story of the fight for votes, workers' rights and protest through banners, posters and objects from the Peterloo Massacre of 1819 to modern campaigns.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Rainy day
Market · Northern Quarter
Afflecks
Walk the surrounding streets afterwards to find the Northern Quarter's murals and record shops.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Free
- Rainy day
Museum · Salford Quays
IWM North
Daniel Libeskind designed this branch of the Imperial War Museum as three interlocking shards representing a world shattered by conflict.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
Gallery · Salford Quays
The Lowry
See the Lowry gallery in the morning, then catch a matinee or have lunch by the water.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 19°C, lows near 11°C and 11 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is June a good time to visit Manchester?
One of the best months to visit Manchester, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are May and July–September. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Manchester?
It is one of the best months to visit Manchester. Long days with light until about 10pm; outdoor festivals and concerts fill the calendar.
+How warm is Manchester in June?
Average highs are around 19°C (66°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Manchester in June?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.