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Exploring Manchester

The city of Manchester has some interesting things to see and do. Popular attractions in and around Manchester include:

• Illinois College
• Morgan County Fairgrounds
• Future Champions Sport Complex
• Lake Jacksonville
• Jacksonville Community Park
• Governor Duncan Mansion

When is the Best Time to Explore Manchester?

If you're curious when is the best time of year to travel to Manchester, you may find this information about seasonal weather helpful when you are organising your getaway. The warmest months in Manchester are typically July and August, whereas the coldest months are usually January and February. The months with the most rain are May and April, whereas January and December have the least.

Here's a rundown on how much rain you can expect and what the temperatures are going to be like:

• From January to March, the average daytime temperature is 12°C and at night it is -5°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 218 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 28°C during the day and 7°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 405 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 29°C and the night-time average is 15°C. Average precipitation for this season is 294 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 19°C and -2°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 230 mm.
• The average annual rainfall in Manchester is 1146 mm.