Manchester Weather Forecast
Manchester weather: 55°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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 55°F (13°C) in Manchester with overcast. It feels like 54°F. Today runs from 55°F to 64°F. Chance of precipitation is 45%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.2/10 - good conditions.
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 October. The forecast high of 64°F is 6.3°F above the 58°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Manchester today at 9.4/10. 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.
Weather in Manchester right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 8:51 PM, Oct 1 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Manchester
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1 | 🌦️ Light rain | 64° / 55° | 45% · 0,2 in | 9 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 66° / 55° | 69% · 0,1 in | 14 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 61° / 55° | 57% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 66° / 49° | 18% | 9 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 66° / 59° | 12% | 11 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌦️ Light rain | 60° / 55° | 35% · 0,2 in | 14 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 57° / 49° | 38% · 0,2 in | 9 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 55° / 44° | 32% | 7 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 56° / 46° | 43% · 0,3 in | 15 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 55° / 47° | 39% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | ☁️ Overcast | 55° / 44° | 35% | 5 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌥️ Fog | 54° / 40° | 31% | 3 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌦️ Light showers | 53° / 44° | 39% · 0,7 in | 16 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 56° / 47° | — · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 3 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 2 |
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 | 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).
Weather map for Manchester
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Air quality and pollen in Manchester
Pollen today
Pollen is modelled for Europe only; other regions show no values.
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit 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.
Explore Manchester
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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 55°F (13°C) with overcast. Humidity is 94% 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 8:51 PM.
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. |
|---|---|
| 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 October 1, 2026 at 8:51 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
