AI-generatedBolton at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 20°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,470 h
- Rain a year
- 1,003 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 105 m
Climate in Bolton
Bolton has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 20 °C, while January is the coolest at 7 °C. With around 1,470 hours of sunshine a year, Bolton is rather dull; May is the sunniest month with 6.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Bolton
The best time to visit Bolton is from May to September. The wettest month is December with 103 mm of precipitation.
Bolton through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Bolton in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 10–16 °C by day
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Bolton in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 18–20 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 45 rainy days in all
Bolton in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 10–17 °C by day
- 3.1 h of sun a day
- 45 rainy days in all
Bolton in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 7–8 °C by day
- 1.9 h of sun a day
- 45 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
All year
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Bolton for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: May – September
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 8°
- Midday, 13:00: about 13°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 13°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
07:3518:16
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:13–08:23 · evening 17:28–18:38
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:59–07:13 · evening 18:38–18:51
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Bolton compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 15° at the start of the month to 12° at the end. The days get 2.0 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 15° | 12° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 6° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 9.6 h |
What is the weather like in Bolton in October?
In October, Bolton is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 100 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bolton.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 41 min07:35 – 18:16
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 23 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 75 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+1offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %57 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %16 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Bolton
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Bolton: score 68 against 33. In June, days are 4 °C warmer than in October. June has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 33 | 68better |
| Daytime high | 14° | 18° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 3.0 h | 6.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 16 | 14better |
| Rainfall | 100 mm | 83 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Bolton month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
6January7° · 1.7 h
In January, Bolton is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 86 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bolton.
Bolton in January9February8° · 2.6 h
In February, Bolton is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bolton.
Bolton in February24March10° · 3.7 h
In March, Bolton is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bolton.
Bolton in March43April13° · 5.3 h
In April, Bolton is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 63 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Bolton.
Bolton in April60May16° · 6.4 h
In May, Bolton is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Bolton.
Bolton in May68June18° · 6.1 h
In June, Bolton is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 83 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Bolton.
Bolton in June66July20° · 6.0 h
In July, Bolton is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 88 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Bolton.
Bolton in July63August20° · 5.5 h
In August, Bolton is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 90 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Bolton.
Bolton in August63September17° · 4.4 h
In September, Bolton is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 81 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Bolton.
Bolton in September33October14° · 3.0 h
In October, Bolton is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 100 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bolton.
Bolton in October13November10° · 1.9 h
In November, Bolton is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 93 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bolton.
Bolton in November4December8° · 1.5 h
In December, Bolton is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 103 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bolton.
Bolton in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Bolton
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in February (2°), the warmest in July (12°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to May, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 6 | 7° | 2° | 1.7 h | 15 | 86 |
| FebruaryFeb | 9 | 8° | 2° | 2.6 h | 14 | 76 |
| MarchMar | 24 | 10° | 3° | 3.7 h | 12 | 68 |
| AprilApr | 43 | 13° | 5° | 5.3 h | 12 | 63 |
| MayMay | 60 | 16° | 7° | 6.4 h | 14 | 72 |
| JuneJun | 68 | 18° | 10° | 6.1 h | 14 | 83 |
| JulyJul | 66 | 20° | 12° | 6.0 h | 15 | 88 |
| AugustAug | 63 | 20° | 12° | 5.5 h | 16 | 90 |
| SeptemberSep | 63 | 17° | 10° | 4.4 h | 13 | 81 |
| OctoberOct | 33 | 14° | 8° | 3.0 h | 16 | 100 |
| NovemberNov | 13 | 10° | 5° | 1.9 h | 16 | 93 |
| DecemberDec | 4 | 8° | 2° | 1.5 h | 16 | 103 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
53.58° N, 2.43° W · 105 m · Europe/London
Sunshine hours in Bolton
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 3.0 of 10.7 hours of daylight in Bolton, 28 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Bolton: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Bolton has about 16 rainy days with 100 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Bolton
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 2 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 7).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 80 min
- Fair skin
- about 100 min
- Light brown skin
- over 2 h
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Bolton
How breezy and how cloudy Bolton is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Bolton typically peaks at 23 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 75 % of the sky over Bolton: mostly cloudy, with about 3.0 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Planning a trip to Bolton
Weather for your travel dates
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Bolton in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Bolton has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 64) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 5).
- 37
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 62
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 64
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 33
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 14 °C by day
- 3.0 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 5
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- 1.6 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- Short trip – train or car is often quicker
- Distance
- 270 km
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Bolton compared
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Bolton vs Wigan
In October the holiday weather in Bolton and Wigan is about equally good (score 33 vs 37). During the day it is about as warm in Wigan as in Bolton.
| in October | Bolton | Wigan |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 33 | 37 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 16 | 16 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
United Kingdom in October: the best places
In October, Bolton ranks 19 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Doncaster15°48
- 2Rotherham14°47
- 3Sheffield14°45
- 4Wakefield14°44
- 5Wrexham14°43
- 6Chester15°42
- 7Leeds14°42
- 8Stoke-on-Trent14°41
- 19BoltonThis page14°33
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Frequently asked questions about Bolton
When is the best time to visit Bolton?
The best time to visit Bolton is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Bolton?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 20 °C and nights around 12 °C. January is the coolest month at 7 °C.
When does it rain most in Bolton?
The wettest month is December with 103 mm of precipitation. The driest month is April with 63 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Bolton get?
Bolton gets around 1,470 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 6.4 hours a day; in December there are 1.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Bolton in?
Bolton is on UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
Which school holidays are best for Bolton?
Bolton has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 64) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 5). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 37, May half-term 62, summer holidays 64, October half-term 33, Christmas holidays 5.