Manchester weather forecast
UK towns · Greater Manchester, England · 53.48°N 2.24°W
Manchester, in Greater Manchester, England, has its warmest weather in August, when daytime temperatures average 20.1°C, while January nights are the coldest at around 2.1°C. The town sees roughly 1228mm of rain a year; October is normally the wettest month and April the driest. Figures are averaged from 2020–2024 observations.
Climate averages
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7.4° | 2.1° | 105mm | 16 |
| Feb | 9.1° | 3.4° | 131mm | 19 |
| Mar | 10.7° | 3.4° | 90mm | 14 |
| Apr | 12.9° | 4.2° | 60mm | 12 |
| May | 16.4° | 8.2° | 82mm | 15 |
| Jun | 19.3° | 10.9° | 74mm | 14 |
| Jul | 19.8° | 12.6° | 125mm | 20 |
| Aug | 20.1° | 12.8° | 104mm | 18 |
| Sep | 18.3° | 11° | 90mm | 14 |
| Oct | 14.5° | 8.7° | 143mm | 20 |
| Nov | 10.4° | 5.1° | 94mm | 16 |
| Dec | 8° | 3.4° | 130mm | 20 |
Seasons in Manchester
Spring (March–May). Daytime highs in Manchester climb from 10.7°C in March to 16.4°C by May, while nights ease from 3.4°C to 8.2°C. The season brings around 232mm of rain in total.
Summer (June–August). The warmest stretch of the year: afternoons average 19.7°C, peaking in August at 20.1°C. June is usually the driest of the summer months (74mm over ~14 rainy days). Around the June solstice, Manchester gets roughly 16.8 hours of daylight.
Autumn (September–November). Daytime temperatures fall from 18.3°C in September to 10.4°C by November, and rainfall builds to its annual peak — October is the wettest month of the year (143mm).
Winter (December–February). Nights average 3.0°C, with January the coldest month (average low 2.1°C, daytime high 7.4°C). Expect about 55 days with measurable rain over the three months, and only around 7.2 hours of daylight in mid-December.
How Manchester compares
| Manchester | UK town average | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual rainfall | 1228mm | 1054mm |
| Rainy days per year | 198 | 167 |
| Summer daytime high | 19.7°C | 19.7°C |
| Winter night low | 3.0°C | 3.4°C |
Manchester is about 17% wetter than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm), based on 2020–2024 monthly normals.
Manchester weather FAQs
What is the warmest month in Manchester?
August is typically the warmest month in Manchester, with average daytime highs of 20.1°C. Summer afternoons (June–August) average around 19.7°C.
What is the wettest month in Manchester?
October is usually the wettest month, with around 143mm of rain over roughly 20 rainy days. April is typically the driest (60mm).
How much does it rain in Manchester per year?
Manchester receives roughly 1228mm of precipitation per year, spread over about 198 days with at least 1mm of rain (based on 2020–2024 observations).
How cold are winters in Manchester?
Winter nights (December–February) in Manchester average around 3.0°C, with January typically the coldest month (average low 2.1°C).
When is the best time to visit Manchester for good weather?
Late spring and summer offer the most reliable weather in Manchester. June is typically the driest of the warm months (74mm of rain), while August is the warmest, averaging 20.1°C by day — and near the June solstice there are around 17 hours of daylight to enjoy.
How does Manchester's weather compare with the rest of the UK?
Manchester receives 1228mm of rain a year, about 17% wetter than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm). Summer daytime highs average 19.7°C against a UK-town average of 19.7°C, and winter nights average 3.0°C versus 3.4°C.
Is it going to rain in Manchester?
For up-to-the-minute rain tracking, check the live rain radar — as a long-term guide, Manchester averages 198 rainy days a year, with October the wettest month (143mm) and April the driest (60mm).
What is the 7-day forecast for Manchester?
See the live hourly and 7-day forecast for day-by-day temperatures and rain chance. The figures on this page are long-term climate averages from 2020–2024, not the live forecast.