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Manchester

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Updated Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Manchester month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Manchester are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 19–20°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 20°C), January the coldest (average low 2°C), and October the wettest (about 117 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
Month	Avg high (°C)	Avg low (°C)	Rain (mm)	Sunshine (h/day)
January	7.0	1.9	107	3.1
February	8.5	2.7	99	4.8
March	10.4	3.2	96	6.6
April	13.0	4.4	60	9.3
May	16.7	8.0	69	10.4
June	19.3	11.2	95	10.3
July	20.3	12.8	110	9.9
August	19.9	12.7	102	9.4
September	17.7	10.7	109	7.4
October	14.1	8.3	117	5.2
November	9.9	4.6	102	4.0
December	8.2	3.6	114	2.7

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01 · Overview

Manchester, in brief

Manchester is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Manchester took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Manchester

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Manchester

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Manchester

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Manchester

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Manchester

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08 · Questions

Questions about Manchester

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01 · Q&A

Where is Manchester located and what are its coordinates?

Manchester is situated in United Kingdom at geographic coordinates 53.4809, -2.2374 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Manchester?

Manchester has a recorded population of approximately 568,996 and observes the Europe/London time zone (GBP).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Manchester?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Manchester include en-GB, cy-GB, gd, and the circulating currency is GBP.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Manchester?

Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Manchester, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.