AI-generatedManchester at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 19°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,500 h
- Rain a year
- 1,003 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 51 m
Climate in Manchester
Manchester has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 19 °C, while January is the coolest at 6 °C. With around 1,500 hours of sunshine a year, Manchester is rather dull; May is the sunniest month with 6.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: June – September
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 8°
- Midday, 13:00: about 13°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 13°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
07:3418:15
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:12–08:22 · evening 17:27–18:37
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:59–07:12 · evening 18:37–18:51
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Manchester in October?
In October, Manchester is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 100 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Manchester.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 42 min07:34 – 18:15
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 23 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 75 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+1Europe/London
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %52 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %2 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %16 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Manchester
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 3.1 of 10.7 hours of daylight in Manchester, 29 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Manchester
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 2 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 7).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 80 min
- Fair skin
- about 100 min
- Light brown skin
- over 2 h
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Manchester: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Manchester has about 16 rainy days with 100 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Manchester
How breezy and how cloudy Manchester is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Manchester typically peaks at 23 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 75 % of the sky over Manchester: mostly cloudy, with about 3.1 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Manchester
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (2°), the warmest in July (12°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to May, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 6 | 6° | 2° | 1.7 h | 15 | 86 |
| FebruaryFeb | 9 | 7° | 2° | 2.7 h | 14 | 76 |
| MarchMar | 21 | 9° | 2° | 3.8 h | 12 | 68 |
| AprilApr | 40 | 12° | 4° | 5.4 h | 12 | 63 |
| MayMay | 57 | 15° | 7° | 6.6 h | 14 | 72 |
| JuneJun | 67 | 18° | 10° | 6.2 h | 14 | 83 |
| JulyJul | 66 | 19° | 12° | 6.1 h | 15 | 88 |
| AugustAug | 64 | 19° | 12° | 5.7 h | 16 | 90 |
| SeptemberSep | 60 | 17° | 10° | 4.4 h | 13 | 81 |
| OctoberOct | 31 | 13° | 8° | 3.1 h | 16 | 100 |
| NovemberNov | 9 | 9° | 4° | 1.9 h | 16 | 93 |
| DecemberDec | 4 | 7° | 2° | 1.6 h | 16 | 103 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
53.48° N, 2.24° W · 51 m · Europe/London
Best time to visit Manchester
The best time to visit Manchester is from June to September. The wettest month is December with 103 mm of precipitation.
Manchester through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Manchester in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 9–15 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Manchester in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 18–19 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 45 rainy days in all
Manchester in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 9–17 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 45 rainy days in all
Manchester in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 6–7 °C by day
- 2 h of sun a day
- 45 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Manchester for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Manchester
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Manchester: score 67 against 31. In June, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. June has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 31 | 67better |
| Day high | 13° | 18° |
| Night low | 8° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 3.1 h | 6.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 16 | 14better |
| Rainfall | 100 mm | 83 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
All year
12 or more rainy days
Manchester month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
6January6° · 2 h
In January, Manchester is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 86 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Manchester.
Manchester in January9February7° · 3 h
In February, Manchester is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Manchester.
Manchester in February21March9° · 4 h
In March, Manchester is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Manchester.
Manchester in March40April12° · 5 h
In April, Manchester is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 63 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Manchester.
Manchester in April57May15° · 7 h
In May, Manchester is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Manchester.
Manchester in May67June18° · 6 h
In June, Manchester is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 83 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Manchester.
Manchester in June66July19° · 6 h
In July, Manchester is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 88 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Manchester.
Manchester in July64August19° · 6 h
In August, Manchester is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 90 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Manchester.
Manchester in August60September17° · 4 h
In September, Manchester is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 81 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Manchester.
Manchester in September31October13° · 3 h
In October, Manchester is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 100 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Manchester.
Manchester in October9November9° · 2 h
In November, Manchester is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 93 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Manchester.
Manchester in November4December7° · 2 h
In December, Manchester is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 103 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Manchester.
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Manchester vs. Warrington
In October the holiday weather in Manchester and Warrington is about equally good (score 31 vs. 33). During the day Warrington is 1 °C warmer than Manchester.
| in October | Manchester | Warrington |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 31 | 33 |
| Daytime high | 13° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 16 | 16 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
United Kingdom in October: the best places
In October, Manchester ranks 21 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Lincoln14°47
- 2Stratford-upon-Avon14°46
- 3Nottingham14°45
- 4Leicester14°45
- 5Derby14°44
- 6Stourbridge14°43
- 7Kingston upon Hull14°13°43
- 8Coventry14°43
- 21ManchesterThis page13°31
Planning a trip to Manchester
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Manchester in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Manchester has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 65) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 5).
- 34
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 59
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 16 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 65
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 19 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 31
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 13 °C by day
- 3.1 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 5
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- 1.7 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- Short trip – train or car is often quicker
- Distance
- 250 km
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Manchester
When is the best time to visit Manchester?
The best time to visit Manchester is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Manchester?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 19 °C and nights around 12 °C. January is the coolest month at 6 °C.
When does it rain most in Manchester?
The wettest month is December with 103 mm of precipitation. The driest month is April with 63 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Manchester get?
Manchester gets around 1,500 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 6.6 hours a day; in December there are 1.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Manchester in?
Manchester uses the time zone Europe/London: UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
Which school holidays are best for Manchester?
Manchester has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 65) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 5). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 34, May half-term 59, Summer holidays 65, October half-term 31, Christmas holidays 5.
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