Looking for the latest Bolton weather forecast? Here’s what you can expect in this Greater Manchester town over the next few days, including the chance of rain, wind speed, UV index, and maximum temperature.
Weather Forecast Today - Bolton - Saturday 2nd December 2023
It will be overcast in Bolton today. Peak temperature should be approximately 1°C (but it will feel like 0°C due to the wind chill factor).
There is a slight chance of it pouring down today (roughly a 9% likelihood). Humidity today will be around 80%.
The UV Index will be 1 (low). You can safely leave your sunscreen at home.
Moderate visibility is anticipated. You should be able to see for 4 to 10 km (2.5 to 6.2 miles). Wind speed (noon) is estimated at 2 mph (light air). It will be blowing south south east.
Weather Forecast Tonight - Bolton - Saturday 2nd December 2023
There will be light snow in Bolton tonight. The minimum temperature at night is going to be 0°C (but it is going to feel like -2°C).
There is a good chance it will rain tonight (95% to be precise). Humidity will be around 100%.
The wind speed this evening will be approximately 4 mph (light breeze), blowing south east.
Weather Forecast Tomorrow - Bolton - Sunday 3rd December 2023
It will be overcast in Bolton tomorrow. The maximum daytime temperature will be around 2°C (it will feel like 1 °C).
More likely than not it will be a dry day tomorrow. The chance of it raining is roughly 19%. Humidity tomorrow is forecast to be around 94%.
The UV Index should be around 1 (low).
The visibility level in Bolton is expected to be moderate. You should be able to see places as far as 4 to 10 km away (2.5 to 6.2 miles).
The wind speed tomorrow at noon is forecast to be 2 mph (light air). The wind direction will be east north east.
5-Day Forecast For Bolton
A 5-day weather forecast for Bolton is shown in the table below.
Date | Weather Type | Day Max Temp (°C) | Night Min Temp (°C) | Chance of Rain (%) | Wind Speed (mph) | Max UV |
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Saturday 2nd December - Day | Overcast | 1 | - | 9 | 2 | 1 |
Saturday 2nd December - Night | Light Snow | - | 0 | 95 | 4 | - |
Sunday 3rd December - Day | Overcast | 2 | - | 19 | 2 | 1 |
Sunday 3rd December - Night | Cloudy | - | 0 | 46 | 7 | - |
Monday 4th December - Day | Overcast | 4 | - | 57 | 9 | 1 |
Monday 4th December - Night | Light Rain | - | 3 | 53 | 11 | - |
Tuesday 5th December - Day | Cloudy | 5 | - | 12 | 9 | 1 |
Tuesday 5th December - Night | Partly Cloudy | - | -2 | 16 | 2 | - |
Wednesday 6th December - Day | Cloudy | 3 | - | 16 | 4 | 1 |
Wednesday 6th December - Night | Cloudy | - | 1 | 13 | 9 | - |
Forecast - Location Details
The weather forecast for Bolton is based on data provided by the Met Office for the location shown on the map below. The weather in other areas of Bolton may vary slightly.

Sunrise and Sunset
Sunrise time today (Saturday, December 2, 2023) in Bolton is 8:04 am. Sunset is at 3:53 pm.
The day length today is 7 hours and 49 minutes.
Sunrise time tomorrow (Sunday, December 3, 2023) in Bolton is 8:05 am. Sunset time is 3:53 pm.
The day length tomorrow is 7 hours and 47 minutes.
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