Manchester weather
At 3:00 AM local time it was cloudy and 7°C (45°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: May–Sep. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Manchester, England, United Kingdom.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 85%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Nov–Mar
About Manchester weather
Is it raining in Manchester right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 7° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Manchester this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 11–12° and lows of 5–8°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Monday.
Has it been raining in Manchester lately?
In the past 7 days, Manchester had 2 rainy days and 9.4 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Manchester?
For the coming week, bring a warm layer for the evenings.
Manchester weather by month
When is the best time to visit Manchester?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Manchester is May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 6°C (42°F) in January to 19°C (67°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Manchester?
December is the wettest month, with about 99 mm (3.9 in) of rain on average. April is the driest, with about 57 mm (2.2 in).
What is the hottest month in Manchester?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 19°C (67°F) and lows of 12°C (53°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 6°C (42°F) and lows of 2°C (35°F).
Does Manchester have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is December at about 99 mm (3.9 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months