Weather in Manchester Today

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Current temperature in Manchester: 19°C (66°F). Partly Cloudy. Today's high 19°C (66°F), low 14°C (57°F).

Live · Current ConditionsDay
19°
Partly Cloudy
RealFeel® 16°C
50%Comfortable
Rain probability: 18%
High19°
Low14°
14km/hWWind fromWest
Gentle Breeze · Gusts 31 km/h
City
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Today's Daylight Forecast

Partly cloudy
Fri, Sep 113:30 PMDay
12h 59m daylight today24h view
Sunrise6:35 AMDawn 6:05 AM
Daylight remaining4h 4mNoon 1:04 PMTotal 12h 59m
Sunset7:34 PMDusk 8:04 PM
NowPartly cloudy+19°C

Moon & Islamic Calendar

Health & Activity Advice
✅ Good for OutdoorsAQI 32 · Good

Air quality and UV are both favourable great conditions for a walk, run, or outdoor activity.

5-Day Weather Forecast

Full 15-Day Forecast

Atmospheric Details

Wind
14 km/h
W · Gentle Breeze
Humidity
50 %
Comfortable
UV Index
3
Moderate
Visibility
14 km
Excellent
Pressure
1006 hPa
Stable
Dew Point
8°C
Comfortable

Today vs Normal

19°C+2° above normal

The long-term average high for today is 17°C.

11 of the last 19 days with published data ran above normal.

It continues that pattern - today's forecast is also running above normal.

2026-08-19: 19°C19°2026-08-20: 17°C17°2026-08-21: 18°C18°2026-08-22: 18°C18°2026-08-23: 20°C20°2026-08-24: 20°C20°2026-08-25: 20°C20°2026-08-26: 23°C23°2026-08-27: 19°C19°2026-08-28: 17°C17°2026-08-29: 17°C17°2026-08-30: 20°C20°

Red = above normal, blue = at or below · last 12 days

Air Quality

Air Quality
Good

Air quality is considered satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk. It’s a good day to be active outside.

Health & Activity Advice

✅ Good for Outdoors

UV index is 3 today — low. Minimal sun protection is needed for most outdoor activity.

Air quality is considered satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk. It’s a good day to be active outside.

Conditions are comfortable for outdoor activity at most points during the day today.

Nearby Regional Outlook

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hottest month in Manchester?

The hottest month in Manchester is typically July, with daytime highs averaging around 20.3°C (69°F), based on 10 years of historical weather data. Overnight lows during this period average near 12.9°C (55°F).

What is the coldest month in Manchester?

The coldest month in Manchester is typically January, with overnight lows averaging around 1.9°C (35°F) and daytime highs near 7°C (45°F), based on 10 years of historical weather data.

Does Manchester have a rainy season?

Manchester doesn't have a sharply defined rainy season rainfall is fairly spread across the year based on 10 years of historical data. October is the wettest month on average (about 117 mm), while April is the driest (about 60 mm).

What's the best time of year to visit Manchester?

The best time to visit Manchester is typically May to August, when daytime highs average a comfortable 19°C (66°F). Rainfall during this window averages around 94 mm, one of the lighter, more comfortable stretches of the year. This is based on 10 years of historical weather data.

Is Manchester's air quality safe right now?

As of the latest reading, Manchester's air quality index (AQI) is 32, rated "Good", based on the nearest monitoring station. Air quality is considered satisfactory, with little to no health risk.