Manchester Weather Forecast
Manchester weather: 51°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Snow forecast for Manchester
No snow is in the current forecast window for Manchester.
0 of the next 16 nights are forecast to reach freezing.
Average monthly lows here stay above freezing all year, so lying snow is rare.
16-day forecast for Manchester
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 59° / 51° | 0% | 6 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 59° / 49° | 0% | 7 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 54° / 45° | 0% | 4 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 53° / 45° | 2% | 9 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 52° / 43° | 0% | 6 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 50° / 37° | 2% | 3 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 53° / 45° | 2% | 6 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 53° / 46° | 2% | 7 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 53° / 46° | 2% | 7 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 52° / 43° | 9% | 6 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 54° / 43° | 15% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 57° / 49° | 25% · 0,2 in | 8 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 55° / 53° | 25% · 0,2 in | 7 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Nov 11 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 57° / 50° | 27% · 0,1 in | 4 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Nov 12 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 1 |
| Fri, Nov 13 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | — |
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° | 34° | 4,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 48° | 39° | 4,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 53° | 40° | 3,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 58° | 42° | 2,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 65° | 49° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 67° | 53° | 4,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 71° | 56° | 2,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 70° | 56° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 64° | 51° | 5,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 57° | 47° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 50° | 40° | 4,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 49° | 41° | 5,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
What to pack, what to skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 51°F (11°C) with overcast. Humidity is 90% and wind is 2 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+00:00). The local time is 5:14 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. |
|---|---|
| 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 29, 2026 at 5:14 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
