Bolton weather
At 12:30 AM local time it was partly cloudy and 8°C (47°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: May–Sep. Bolton sits 104 m (341 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Bolton, England, United Kingdom.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 67%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Nov–Mar
About Bolton weather
Is it raining in Bolton right now?
No. It’s partly cloudy and 8° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Bolton this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 9–12° and lows of 5–8°. Rain is likely on 1 of 7 days (Friday). The driest day looks like Monday.
Has it been raining in Bolton lately?
In the past 7 days, Bolton had 2 rainy days and 15.4 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Bolton?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Bolton weather by month
When is the best time to visit Bolton?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Bolton is May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 6°C (42°F) in January to 19°C (67°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Bolton?
December is the wettest month, with about 99 mm (3.9 in) of rain on average. April is the driest, with about 57 mm (2.2 in).
What is the hottest month in Bolton?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 19°C (67°F) and lows of 12°C (53°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 6°C (42°F) and lows of 2°C (35°F).
Does Bolton have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is December at about 99 mm (3.9 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months