Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Manchester, United Kingdom

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Manchester...

Manchester is a coastal city in United Kingdom. It is a fairly mid-size city close to the water with a population of 395515 people. The water temperature around Manchester changes dramatically during the year. The temperature ranges from 5.5°C (41.9°F) in February up to 17.1°C (62.8°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 11°C (51°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Manchester is located in the northern hemisphere.
Hover over the bars to see temperature for each month in Celsius and Fahrenheit.

What is the current water temperature near Manchester?

The current water temperature in the month of April near Manchester is about:

Are there surf spots located close to Manchester?

There are not many surf spots close to Manchester. A spot, which is not too far away, is Saltburn, which is roughly 91.7km (57.2miles) away from Manchester. Click here for directions and for more information on Saltburn and its water temperature. Other surfspots near Manchester are Seaton Carew, which is roughly 92.1km (57.2miles) away, and South Bay, located ca 92.5km (57.4miles) from Manchester.

Are there gorgeous beaches near by?

There are several other gorgeous beaches near to Manchester. The closest one is Towyn, which is 1.9km (1.2miles) away from Manchester. Another beach near Manchester is Abergele, which is 3.1km (1.9miles) away.

Which wetsuit thickness do I need for Manchester?

The sea temperature around Manchester is relatively cold, reaching up to 17°C (63°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 2-3mm wetsuit might be required to be in the water for several hours, but some might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving around Manchester. However, during late winter, sea temperatures reach lows of nearly 5°C (42°F). During these months, a 5/4 wetsuit is required to be able to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, but some might even be fine with a very high-quality 4/3mm suit for short amounts of time . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to carry a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the diving and fishing close to Manchester?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes during the year, fishing and diving conditions change a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 5 to 10°C (42-51°F) during winter. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions usually change during July, August, and September when water temperatures go up to 12 to 17°C (54-63°F). Fish that can often be found in waters with these temperatures include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Manchester: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Manchester...

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