Greater Manchester Weather Forecast
Greater Manchester weather: 62°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Greater Manchester weather in April
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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 | 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).
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.
What to pack, what to skip
- A packable rain shell - 7 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.
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 | 46 in |
| Merseyside | 31 mi | 52°F | about the same | 46 in |
| Yorkshire | 58 mi | 51°F | about the same | 33 in |
| York | 58 mi | 51°F | about the same | 33 in |
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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 62°F (17°C) with overcast. Humidity is 89% and wind is 5 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 11:23 AM.
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 August 26, 2026 at 11:23 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
