worldweather19°Cwarmer than usual
usually 15°C–19°C
warmer than 72% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: less rain than usual
wind: typical
Weather in Manchester - 14-day forecast
Detailed weather forecast for Manchester, United Kingdom: daytime and night temperature, rain, sunrise and sunset - today and for the next two weeks.
Forecast for the next days in Manchester
today🌧️
19°💧 0.3 mm
Sun🌧️
20°💧 2.1 mm
Mon🌧️
18°💧 4.5 mm
Tue🌧️
16°💧 3.3 mm
Wed🌧️
16°💧 4.6 mm
Thu🌧️
18°💧 0.5 mm
Fri🌧️
17°💧 2.7 mm
Sat☁️
17°💧 0.4 mm
Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal
NASA POWERHow does the current forecast compare with normal?
We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.
Sunday 6 Sept in Manchester, the forecast high is 20°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 15°C to 20°C, so it will be warmer than usual. It is warmer than 83% of similar days.
20°Cwarmer than usual
usually 15°C–20°C
warmer than 83% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: typical rainfall
wind: lighter than usual
18°Cnear normal
usually 15°C–19°C
night: exceptionally warm
rain: more rain than usual
wind: typical
16°Cnear normal
usually 15°C–19°C
night: exceptionally warm
rain: more rain than usual
wind: typical
16°Cnear normal
usually 15°C–19°C
night: exceptionally warm
rain: more rain than usual
wind: typical
18°Cnear normal
usually 15°C–19°C
night: exceptionally warm
rain: typical rainfall
wind: typical
17°Cnear normal
usually 15°C–19°C
night: exceptionally warm
rain: more rain than usual
wind: typical
How warm was this week in previous years?
Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.
cooler yearstypical rangewarmer years2026 forecastcurrent forecast
From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 18°C by day. The coolest year was 1986 (14°C) and the warmest was 2023 (24°C). The current forecast averages 18°C - close to the historical median.
Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window. The typical range is the 20th-80th percentile. This is not a city weather-station reading and does not change the current forecast. NASA POWER Daily API.
14-day forecast - Manchester
Manchester 30 & 45-day weather - long-range outlook
Next 16 days · forecast
18°
around 15° at night · days with rain: 10
Weeks 3-4 · avg for September
18°
around 10° at night · rain chance 56%
Weeks 5-7 · avg for October
15°
around 8° at night · rain chance 66%
The 30 & 45-day outlook for Manchester: the next 16 days are a numerical forecast updated daily - on average 18° by day and 15° at night. Further out we rely on multi-year climate averages: around 18° in September, and about 15° in October. Forecasts beyond two weeks are indicative only.
Day-by-day forecast for Manchester
Saturday5 September 2026
🌧️19°light rain
Sunday6 September 2026
🌧️20°moderate rain
Monday7 September 2026
🌧️18°moderate rain
Tuesday8 September 2026
🌧️16°light rain
Wednesday9 September 2026
🌧️16°light rain
Thursday10 September 2026
🌧️18°light rain
Friday11 September 2026
🌧️17°light rain
Saturday12 September 2026
☁️17°overcast clouds
Sunday13 September 2026
☀️19°clear sky
Monday14 September 2026
☀️19°clear sky
Tuesday15 September 2026
☀️19°clear sky
Wednesday16 September 2026
🌧️20°light rain
Thursday17 September 2026
🌧️19°light rain
Friday18 September 2026
🌧️20°light rain
Saturday19 September 2026
🌧️16°light rain
Sunday20 September 2026
🌧️17°light rain
UV index in Manchester - is it safe to sunbathe?
Today the UV index in Manchester is 3 (low). You can safely stay outside. Sunscreen only matters for very long exposure.
Air quality and smog in Manchester
Air quality in Manchester is currently very good. Fine particulate PM2.5: 3.8 µg/m³, PM10: 10.1 µg/m³.
| City | PM2.5 (µg/m³) | PM10 (µg/m³) | Air quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester | 3.8 | 10.1 | very good |
Based on PM2.5 thresholds. Station readings, updated daily (last reading: 2026-09-05, 02:00).
Manchester weather through the year
Warmest, driest months on average: May, June, July, August.
Upcoming public holidays in United Kingdom: Christmas Day — 25 December · Boxing Day — 28 December · New Year's Day — 1 January.
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FAQ - Manchester weather
What is the weather like in Manchester today?
Today it is about 19° during the day and 15° at night, light rain.
How far ahead can I check the forecast for Manchester?
This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.