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Manchester weather forecast — today & tomorrow

18°

Partly cloudy

High: 20° · Low: 16° · Feels like 18°

Rain expected around 07:00. Gusts up to 20 km/h.

Hourly forecast

Now 22% 18°
14:00 14% 20°
15:00 6% 20°
16:00 · 20°
17:00 · 20°
18:00 · 20°
19:00 · 19°
20:00 · 18°
21:00 · 17°
22:00 · 16°
23:00 · 16°
00:00 · 15°
01:00 · 15°
02:00 · 15°
03:00 · 14°
04:00 · 14°
05:00 2% 14°
06:00 5% 13°
07:00 10% 13°
08:00 19% 14°
09:00 29% 15°
10:00 35% 14°
11:00 34% 15°
12:00 30% 17°

14-day forecast

  • Feels like
    20° / 14°
    Precipitation
    0 mm · 42%
    Wind
    18 km/h W
    UV index
    5 · Moderate
    Sun
    5:21 / 21:09

Details

Air quality
26 Fair
PM2.5 3 · PM10 7

Manchester's Climate

Manchester lies in northwest England, inland but close to the Irish Sea, and is famous for its cool temperate maritime climate with plenty of cloud and rain spread across the year. Temperatures are mild with no season too extreme: summers (June–August) are gentle and damp, usually 18–22°C by day and rarely above 27°C, while winters (December–February) are chilly and wet, around 3–8°C with frosts and the odd dusting of snow. Drizzle and grey skies are the signature note, with rainfall evenly distributed and short, overcast days in winter.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Manchester?

May to September is best: warmer, brighter and with long days, though it is still worth carrying an umbrella as showers can arrive at any time.

What are the hottest months in Manchester?

July and August are warmest, usually 18–22°C by day, with only occasional heatwaves pushing above 27–30°C.

Does it rain a lot in Manchester?

Yes, the city is famously wet, with rain and drizzle falling throughout the year; autumn and winter tend to be the cloudiest and wettest.

Is Manchester cold and snowy in winter?

Winters are chilly rather than harsh, typically 3–8°C, with overnight frosts and occasional light snow that rarely lingers.

Nearby locations

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