Manchester in October

6.7out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Mild: highs around 16°C. Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days.

16°CAvg high
6°CAvg low
9Rainy days (101 mm)
10:47 hDaylight
07:07Sunrise · 17:55 Sunset

Why this score

  • Mild: highs around 16°C
  • Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • Layers you can add or remove
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rainfall in October is fairly consistent from year to year (2.7 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

0° -8° J 2° -7° F 7° -3° M 14° 3° A 20° 9° M 25° 14° J 28° 17° J 27° 17° A 23° 12° S 16° 6° O 9° 1° N 3° -5° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 0°C-8°C78 mm 9– – 3.9
February 2°C-7°C76 mm 9– – 4.1
March 7°C-3°C99 mm 10– – 4.9
April 14°C3°C95 mm 11– – 6.3
May 20°C9°C80 mm 11– – 7.3
June 25°C14°C92 mm 12– – 7.5
July 28°C17°C89 mm 11– – 7.6
August 27°C17°C88 mm 10– – 7.7
September 23°C12°C87 mm 8– – 7.9
October 16°C6°C101 mm 9– – 6.7
November 9°C1°C86 mm 9– – 5.6
December 3°C-5°C105 mm 10– – 4.2

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Manchester in October?

Daytime highs average 16°C and nights about 6°C.

When is the best time to visit Manchester?

The best months are September, August, July, June.