Manchester · January
Run in the midday.
Cold: average high 45°F, low 36°F. Layering becomes the workout. Humidity averages 88% — the limiting factor on most runs. Expect 22 rain days — plan around the radar. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
Avg high / low
45° / 36°F
Humidity
88%
Rain days
22/mo
Wind
14 mph
What January feels like in Manchester
Sunrise
09:13
Mid-month average
Sunset
17:22
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Manchester in January
The kit for January in Manchester: a long-sleeve or light jacket for the first mile, a wind-blocking layer for exposed routes, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
January vs the surrounding months
vs December
-2° avg high
0 rain days
Manchester in December →
January
45°F avg high
22 rain days
Best: midday
vs February
-2° avg high
+4 rain days
Manchester in February →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Manchester in January?+
Midday. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
What's the average temperature in Manchester in January?+
Average high 45°F, average low 36°F.
How does January compare to surrounding months in Manchester?+
Compared to December (avg high 47°F), January is cooler. Compared to February (avg high 47°F), January is cooler.
Does it rain often in Manchester in January?+
Expect about 22 measurable rain days in January, on average.