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Manchester in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Manchester in October and see if it is worth visiting.
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October

Weather in Manchester in October 2024

OK Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
October could be a good time to visit Manchester, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +57°F, and there are typically 3 sunny days in October. However, expect about 11 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 90 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+57°F
Avg. max. temperature
+28°F
Min.
+81°F
Max.
90 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
17 ⛅️
Cloudy
11 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Manchester has OK weather in October.

Average temperature in Manchester in October

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Manchester for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in October is +61°F with a maximum of +63°F and a minimum of +43°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 18% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +63°F to +59°F.

Is Manchester warm or cold in October?

Manchester is typically mild in October.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +63°F to +57°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +52°F to +46°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Manchester:

Climate in Manchester in October

Manchester weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+63°F+57°F+50°F
Min. temperature
+34°F+28°F+21°F
Max. temperature
+84°F+81°F+64°F
Rainfall
76 mm90 mm78 mm
Wind
2 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
78%81%83%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1011 HPa1010 HPa
Sunny days
432
Cloudy days
181718
Rainy days
81110
Snowy days
000

October weather is still as ok as in September. It’s getting colder in October. From +63°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +57°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 76 mm to 90 mm. Humidity rises from 78% to 81%. Winds are stronger in comparison to September, going up from 2 m/s to 3 m/s on average. The days becoming less sunny, going from 4 sunny days in September to 3 in October.

November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Manchester in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Manchester is gradually decreasing during October, going from 4 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Manchester based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in October is about 134 mm, with a 84% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 15 mm, which is considered light rain. October is a pretty wet month with over 26 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
October is one of the rainiest months in Manchester, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Manchester wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 35% chance of precipitation and 90 mm of rainfall per day. April, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 30% chance of precipitation and 65 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last October in Manchester?

This is the weather in Manchester in October 2023:
1 October
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+62°F
2 October
☁️
+60°F
3 October
☁️
+62°F
4 October
☁️
+62°F
5 October
🌧️
+61°F
6 October
☀️
+63°F
7 October
☁️
+58°F
8 October
☀️
+59°F
9 October
☁️
+60°F
10 October
☀️
+56°F
11 October
☁️
+59°F
12 October
☁️
+56°F
13 October
🌫️
+59°F
14 October
☁️
+59°F
15 October
☁️
+56°F
16 October
☀️
+57°F
17 October
☀️
+63°F
18 October
☁️
+61°F
19 October
☁️
+57°F
20 October
🌧️
+57°F
21 October
🌧️
+63°F
22 October
☁️
+62°F
23 October
🌧️
+61°F
24 October
🌧️
+59°F
25 October
☁️
+60°F
26 October
🌧️
+63°F
27 October
☁️
+63°F
28 October
☁️
+62°F
29 October
☁️
+63°F
30 October
☁️
+60°F
31 October
☁️
+59°F
In October 2023 Manchester had 6 sunny days, 18 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +61°F, with an absolute maximum of +63°F and a minimum of +55°F. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 95% and a minimum of 52%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Manchester climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Manchester in October has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+53°F) and the highest in 1995 (+64°F). The driest year was 2016 with only 29 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 199 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Manchester in October:

Is October a good time to visit Manchester?

It’s always a good time to visit Manchester, but the weather is changeable in October, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Manchester in October?

October has mild temperatures in Manchester. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Manchester rainy in October?

Manchester is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Manchester in October?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Manchester in October, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in United Kingdom

Check out the weather for other cities in United Kingdom.

Monthly weather in Manchester

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Manchester, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.