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Manchester in September: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Manchester in September and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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September

Weather in Manchester in September 2024

OK Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Manchester in September, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +17°C during the day and approximately 4 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 8 rainy days in the month and around 76 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+17°C
Avg. max. temperature
+1°C
Min.
+29°C
Max.
76 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
18 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Manchester has OK weather in September.

Average temperature in Manchester in September

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

Going from a maximum of +24°C during the day to a minimum of +4°C during the night, the temperature in September averages around +18°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 45% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +23°C to +14°C.

Is Manchester warm or cold in September?

Manchester is typically mild in September.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +20°C to +17°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +13°C to +11°C.

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

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

Climate in Manchester in September

Manchester weather looks like this, on average, in September and the surrounding months.
AugustSeptemberOctober
Avg. temperature
+20°C+17°C+14°C
Min. temperature
+5°C+1°C-2°C
Max. temperature
+33°C+29°C+27°C
Rainfall
89 mm76 mm90 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
75%78%81%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1014 HPa1011 HPa
Sunny days
343
Cloudy days
181817
Rainy days
10811
Snowy days
000

September typically has worse weather conditions compared to August. It’s getting colder in September. From +20°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +17°C. As September arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 89 mm to 76 mm. Humidity rises from 75% to 78%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during September, staying around 2 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in September, from 3 to 4.

October brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Manchester is gradually increasing during September, going from 3 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during September in Manchester based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 60% chance of rain on an average day in September, with total rainfall of approximately 129 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 17 mm, which is considered light rain. September is a pretty wet month with over 18 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how September is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, 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 September in Manchester?

This is the weather in Manchester in September 2023:
1 September
☀️
+23°C
2 September
☁️
+24°C
3 September
☁️
+23°C
4 September
🌧️
+24°C
5 September
☁️
+23°C
6 September
🌧️
+21°C
7 September
☁️
+21°C
8 September
☁️
+20°C
9 September
🌧️
+19°C
10 September
☁️
+20°C
11 September
☁️
+21°C
12 September
🌧️
+19°C
13 September
☁️
+19°C
14 September
☁️
+18°C
15 September
☁️
+17°C
16 September
☁️
+15°C
17 September
☀️
+16°C
18 September
☁️
+16°C
19 September
☁️
+17°C
20 September
☁️
+18°C
21 September
☁️
+18°C
22 September
☁️
+17°C
23 September
🌫️
+18°C
24 September
☁️
+16°C
25 September
☁️
+14°C
26 September
🌧️
+14°C
27 September
🌧️
+13°C
28 September
☁️
+14°C
29 September
☁️
+16°C
30 September
☁️
+14°C
In September 2023 Manchester had 2 sunny days, 21 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +18°C, with an absolute maximum of +24°C and a minimum of +13°C. The average humidity was 80%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 43%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Manchester climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1994 (+17°C) and the highest in 2016 (+23°C). The driest year was 1986 with only 14 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 203 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Manchester in September:

Is September a good time to visit Manchester?

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

Can you sunbathe in Manchester in September?

September 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 September?

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

Is it sunny in Manchester in September?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Manchester in September, 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.