Geography of Manchester
Geography of Manchester: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Manchester
Lancashire is 28 mi to the north-west, Liverpool is 31 mi to the west, Merseyside is 31 mi to the west and York is 58 mi to the north-east.
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Coordinates: 53°28′50.9″N 2°14′33.4″W (53.4808, -2.2426)
Quick facts about Manchester
| Type | City |
|---|---|
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Continent | Europe |
| Coordinates | 53°28′50.9″N 2°14′33.4″W (53.4808, -2.2426) |
| Population | 553.000 |
| Known for | Football, music and industrial heritage |
| Local time | 8:16 AM (UTC+01:00) |
| Best months | May, June, July and August |
| Climate | Temperate |
Summary
Manchester is a city in Greater Manchester. Manchester is known for Football, music and industrial heritage. It has a population of about 553.000.
Right now it is 58°F (14°C) in Manchester with partly cloudy. It feels like 56°F. Today runs from 57°F to 73°F. Chance of precipitation is 1%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.5/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit 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 August. The forecast high of 73°F is 3.6°F above the 69°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 12 PM to 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. hiking is the strongest bet in Manchester today at 9.6/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in 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 | 69° | 56° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 64° | 52° | 5,5 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).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Manchester?
Manchester is a city in Greater Manchester. Its coordinates are 53.4808, -2.2426. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Manchester right now?
It is currently 58°F (14°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 81% and wind is 6 mph.
When is the best time to visit Manchester?
May, June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Manchester, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Manchester in?
Manchester observes Europe/London (UTC+01:00). The local time is 8:16 AM.
How many people live in Manchester?
Manchester has a population of approximately 553.000.
What is the nearest airport to 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 Manchester?
Popular options include Lake District National Park, Snowdonia National Park, Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites, Stonehenge, British Museum and River Thames.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| 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 August 25, 2026 at 8:16 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
