Greater Manchester Weather Forecast
Greater Manchester weather: 54°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Greater Manchester?
Yes - rain is likely in Greater Manchester today.
A 80% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Over the next 7 days, about 1,5 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Fri, Wed and Thu.
The next 7 days carry about 2.8 times a normal week's rain for August (1,5 in against 0,5 in).
16-day forecast for Greater Manchester
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 21 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 63° / 54° | 80% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Aug 22 | ☁️ Overcast | 66° / 54° | 24% | 8 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 66° / 52° | 12% | 4 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 59° | 4% | 12 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 76° / 60° | 16% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌧️ Rain | 70° / 64° | 51% · 1,0 in | 11 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light rain | 67° / 61° | 86% · 0,4 in | 5 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 64° / 57° | 81% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 65° / 53° | 62% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 66° / 53° | 68% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 67° / 56° | 62% · 0,3 in | 10 mph | 0 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 65° / 54° | 52% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 68° / 55° | 63% · 0,1 in | 5 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 68° / 58° | 49% · 0,3 in | 10 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 68° / 56° | — · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 4 |
What this means for Greater Manchester
Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 63°F is 5.9°F below the 69°F typical for this month.
A 80% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 57°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 3 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.
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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 54°F (12°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 74% and wind is 2 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 11:40 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 21, 2026 at 11:40 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
