The best times to visit Oldham for ideal weather are

June 25th to September 2nd

based on average temperature and humidity from NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). Read below for more weather and travel details.

 

 


Other Oldham Travel Info

Weather in Oldham

Temperature

Average temperatures in Oldham vary greatly. Considering humidity, temperatures feel cold for most of the year with a chance of rain or snow throughout most of the year. The area is less temperate than some — in the 17th percentile for pleasant weather — compared to tourist destinations worldwide. Weeks with ideal weather are listed above. If you’re looking for the very warmest time to visit Oldham, the hottest months are July, August, and then June. See average monthly temperatures below. The warmest time of year is generally mid July where highs are regularly around 68.4°F (20.2°C) with temperatures rarely dropping below 53.6°F (12°C) at night.

Oldham Temperatures (Fahrenheit)

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Oldham Temperatures (Celsius)

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“Feels-Like” Temperatures

The way we experience weather isn’t all about temperature. Higher temperatures affect us much more at higher humidity, and colder temperatures feel piercing with high winds. Our perceived temperatures factor in humidity and wind chill to better represent how hot or cold the day feels to a person.

Oldham Perceived Temperature (F)

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Oldham Perceived Temperature (C)

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Average Oldham Temperatures by Month

Daily highs (averaged for the month) usually give the best indication of the weather. A significantly lower mean and low generally just means it gets colder at night.

Show Fahrenheit

Month Avg. High (°F) Avg. Mean (°F) Avg. Low (°F)
Jan 42.1 38.2 34.7
Feb 41.8 37.5 33.9
Mar 46.3 40.1 35.7
Apr 51.3 44.1 38.6
May 56.3 49 43.3
Jun 61.6 54.1 48
Jul 67 59.1 52.8
Aug 65 57.8 52.2
Sep 60.4 54 48.8
Oct 54.9 49.8 45.4
Nov 48.2 44.2 40.3
Dec 45.4 41.1 37.3

Show Celsius

Month Avg. High (°C) Avg. Mean (°C) Avg. Low (°C)
Jan 5.6 3.4 1.5
Feb 5.4 3.1 1.1
Mar 7.9 4.5 2.1
Apr 10.7 6.7 3.7
May 13.5 9.4 6.3
Jun 16.4 12.3 8.9
Jul 19.4 15.1 11.6
Aug 18.3 14.3 11.2
Sep 15.8 12.2 9.3
Oct 12.7 9.9 7.4
Nov 9 6.8 4.6
Dec 7.4 5.1 2.9

 


 

Precipitation (Rain or Snow)

If dry weather is what you’re after, the months with the lowest chance of significant precipitation in Oldham are September, February, and then March. Note that we define “significant precipitation” as .1 inches or more in this section. The lowest chance of rain or snow occurs around mid February. For example, on the week of February 19th there is 1 day of precipitation on average. By contrast, it’s most likely to rain or snow in late December with an average of 3 days of significant precipitation the week of December 24th.

When can you find snow in Oldham? Weather stations report no annual snow. Please note that a value of 0 for snow in the graph below may either mean there was no snow, or that snow is unreported.

Chance of Precipitation

The graph below shows the % chance of rainy and snowy days in Oldham.

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Snow on the Ground

The graph below shows the average snow on the ground in Oldham (in).

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Average Rain and Snow by Month

Show Inches

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (in) Total Precipitation (in)
Jan 33% 0 2.9
Feb 19% 0 1.8
Mar 20% 0 2
Apr 21% 0 2.6
May 24% 0 3.4
Jun 24% 0 2.4
Jul 21% 0 3.2
Aug 24% 0 3
Sep 17% 0 1.9
Oct 30% 0 2.6
Nov 29% 0 3.1
Dec 37% 0 3.9

Show Centimeters

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (cm) Total Precipitation (cm)
Jan 33 0 7.4
Feb 19 0 4.6
Mar 20 0 5.1
Apr 21 0 6.6
May 24 0 8.6
Jun 24 0 6.1
Jul 21 0 8.1
Aug 24 0 7.6
Sep 17 0 4.8
Oct 30 0 6.6
Nov 29 0 7.9
Dec 37 0 9.9

 

Humidity and Wind

Oldham has some extremely humid months, and high humidity throughout the year. The least humid month is July (73.9% relative humidity), and the most humid month is November (87.4%).

Wind in Oldham is usually stronger than many places. The windiest month is December, followed by January and February. December’s average wind speed of around 15.5 knots (17.9 MPH or 28.8 KPH) is considered “a moderate breeze.” Maximum sustained winds (the highest speed for the day lasting more than a few moments) are at their highest in early January where average top sustained speeds reach 26.7 knots, which is considered a strong breeze.

Relative Humidity (%)

The graph below shows the average % humidity by month in Oldham.

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Wind

The graph below shows wind speed (max and average) in knots.

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Average Wind Speeds

Show Wind Speeds

All wind speeds are in knots. 1 knot = 1.15 MPH or 1.85 KPH.

Month Avg. Wind Avg. Wind Feel Sustained High Wind High Wind Feel
Jan 14.5 Significant breeze 21.9 Strong breeze
Feb 13.1 Significant breeze 19.7 Strong breeze
Mar 11.4 Significant breeze 17.6 Strong breeze
Apr 10.7 Gentle breeze 17.1 Strong breeze
May 10.8 Gentle breeze 16.8 Strong breeze
Jun 9.8 Gentle breeze 15.2 Significant breeze
Jul 9 Gentle breeze 14.7 Strong breeze
Aug 9.4 Gentle breeze 15.8 Significant breeze
Sep 9.1 Gentle breeze 16.5 Strong breeze
Oct 12 Significant breeze 17.9 Strong breeze
Nov 12.1 Significant breeze 18.6 Strong breeze
Dec 15.5 Significant breeze 23.7 Very strong breeze

Show Relative Humidity by Month

Month Avg. Relative Humidity
Jan 86.5%
Feb 81.6%
Mar 79.1%
Apr 74.3%
May 75.6%
Jun 77.3%
Jul 73.9%
Aug 75.1%
Sep 79.6%
Oct 85.5%
Nov 87.4%
Dec 85.7%

 

Is it Safe to Travel to Oldham?

Our best data indicates this area is somewhat safe. As of Dec 04, 2023 there are travel warnings for the United Kingdom; exercise a high degree of caution. Check this page for any recent changes or regions to avoid: Travel Advice and Advisories. This advisory was last updated on Nov 27, 2023.


 

The Busiest and Least Crowded Months

The busiest month for tourism in Oldham, the United Kingdom is July, followed by October and December. Prices for hotels and flights will be most expensive during these months, though you can save if you purchase well in advance. Tourists are unlikely to visit Oldham in March. Those willing to visit at these times will likely find it the least expensive month.

Estimated Tourism by Month

 

Most Popular Months to Visit

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Tourists Seeking Accommodations

Tourism graph is based on Google searches for services used by tourists relative to the rest of the year. Tourism data for this area is very reliable. Displayed data is calculated relative to the peak, so a score of 57.9 in March means 57.9% of the tourists vs. July.

 

 

Overall Oldham Travel Experience by Season

Spring (March through May)

Humidity and temperatures combine to make this season feel moderately cold. Highs range from 59.4°F (15.2°C) and 45.1°F (7.3°C) with warmer temperatures in the later months. Rain is somewhat common with 6 to 7 days of significant precipitation per month. Spring is the slowest for tourism, which makes it a good time for those looking for deals.

Summer (June through August)

The middle-year months have comfortably cool weather with high temperatures that are brisk. These months see moderate precipitation with 6 to 7 days of precipitation per month. June – August is the busiest season for tourism in Oldham, so lodging and other accommodations may cost more than usual.

Fall (September through November)

Fall daily highs range from 62.2°F (16.8°C) and 45.5°F (7.5°C), which will feel chilly given the humidity and wind. It rains or snows a significant amount: 5 to 9 days per month. Tourism is the second busiest during these months due to the weather, so hotels may be slightly higher priced.

Winter (December through February)

Weather is too cold this time of year in Oldham to be enjoyable for warm weather travelers. The average high during this season is between 47.2°F (8.4°C) and 37.9°F (3.3°C). On average, it rains or snows a fair amount: 5 to 12 times per month. These times of year are fairly slow with tourists.

 

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