County in England

Greater Manchester Weather Forecast

Greater Manchester weather: 62°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☁️ 62°F now🕔 11:09 AM local📅 Best: May, June, July and August👥 2.9 million

Risk assessment for Greater Manchester

Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.

Fire weather5.1

6 dry days, 0 days above 90°F and humidity at 89%. Hot, dry and windy together is what drives fire spread.

Airborne particulates6.2

Noticeable haze overhead right now. Aerosol readings cannot separate wildfire smoke from dust, so treat this as a haze signal, not a fire confirmation.

Air quality and pollen in Greater Manchester

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Good
Air quality is satisfactory for everyone.
PM2.514.3 µg/m³
PM1020.6 µg/m³
Ozone71 µg/m³
NO₂14.5 µg/m³
UV index0.1 · Low
Airborne hazeNoticeable haze

Pollen today

AlderNone
BirchNone
GrassNone
MugwortLow
OliveNone
RagweedNone

Pollen is modelled for Europe only; other regions show no values.

Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.

Health and safety today

Skin and UVNo protection needed for most skin types.
GeneralConditions are comfortable for most people, including children and older adults, with normal clothing.

Active alerts for Greater Manchester

⚠️Thu, Aug 27: heavy rain, 1,2 in. Flooding and delays possible.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

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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 11:09 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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (uk-regions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, 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 11:09 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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