Best Time to Visit Greater Manchester
Best time to visit Greater Manchester: May, June, July and August. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Greater Manchester
Go in May, June, July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Climate in Greater Manchester month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44° | 35° | 4,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 48° | 39° | 4,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 53° | 40° | 3,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 58° | 43° | 2,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 65° | 50° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 67° | 54° | 4,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 71° | 57° | 2,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 70° | 56° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 63° | 52° | 4,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 58° | 48° | 4,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 50° | 40° | 4,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 48° | 41° | 5,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Greater Manchester compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Greater Manchester.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 28 mi | 50°F | 34°F cooler | 59 in |
| Liverpool | 31 mi | 52°F | about the same | 45 in |
| Merseyside | 31 mi | 52°F | about the same | 45 in |
| Yorkshire | 58 mi | 51°F | about the same | 32 in |
| York | 58 mi | 51°F | about the same | 32 in |
Best time to visit each city in Greater Manchester
1 cities mapped in this atlas
What to pack, what to skip
- A packable rain shell - 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
Summary
Greater Manchester is a county in England. Greater Manchester is a county or metropolitan area in the United Kingdom. It has a population of about 2.9 million.
Right now it is 67°F (20°C) in Greater Manchester with light drizzle. It feels like 64°F. Today runs from 60°F to 70°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 5.8/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Greater Manchester is May, June, July and August. The climate is temperate. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 71°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 35°F.
The closest major airport is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), about 158 mi away. Nearby highlights include Lake District National Park, Snowdonia National Park, Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites and Stonehenge.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for September. The forecast high of 70°F is 6.8°F above the 63°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 10 AM to 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Greater Manchester today at 9.1/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Greater Manchester right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 8:16 PM, Sep 30 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌧️ 61° / 53°
Rain · 59% rain · wind 8 mph
🌦️ 62° / 58°
Light drizzle · 16% rain · wind 8 mph
Things to do in Greater Manchester
Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Greater Manchester.
Quick facts about Greater Manchester
| Type | County |
|---|---|
| Region | England |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Continent | Europe |
| Coordinates | 53°28′50.9″N 2°14′33.4″W (53.4808, -2.2426) |
| Population | 2.900.000 |
| Local time | 8:16 PM (UTC+01:00) |
| Best months | May, June, July and August |
| Climate | Temperate |
Explore Greater Manchester
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Greater Manchester?
Greater Manchester is a county in England. Its coordinates are 53.4808, -2.2426. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Greater Manchester right now?
It is currently 67°F (20°C) with light drizzle. Humidity is 57% and wind is 9 mph.
When is the best time to visit Greater Manchester?
May, June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Greater Manchester, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Greater Manchester in?
Greater Manchester observes Europe/London (UTC+01:00). The local time is 8:16 PM.
How many people live in Greater Manchester?
Greater Manchester has a population of approximately 2.9 million.
What is the nearest airport to Greater Manchester?
The closest airports are London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 158 mi away, Dublin Airport (DUB), 166 mi away and London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 183 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Greater Manchester?
Popular options include Lake District National Park, Snowdonia National Park, Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites, Stonehenge, British Museum and River Thames.
What places are in Greater Manchester?
Greater Manchester covers 1 places in this atlas, including Manchester.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (uk-regions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated September 30, 2026 at 8:16 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
