Manchester
Manchester, a post-industrial city in North West England, is a vibrant hub of culture and commerce.
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Overview
Known for its industrial revolution history, it boasts a lively atmosphere with renowned football clubs and a large student population. Attractions include the Castlefield Roman fort and the Museum of Science and Industry.
Weather
Recent conditions and near-term forecast near Manchester.
As of Jul 14, 2026, 12:18 AM UTCUpdated 4 hours ago
- TueJul 14⛅27°C15°C0%0 mm
- WedJul 15☀️28°C15°C0%0 mm
- ThuJul 16☁️27°C14°C0%0 mm
- FriJul 17☁️25°C15°C4%0 mm
- SatJul 18☁️25°C14°C4%0 mm
- SunJul 19☁️24°C15°C3%0 mm
- MonJul 20☀️26°C17°C4%0 mm
Source: Open Meteo (open_meteo_forecast_api)Data fetched Jul 14, 2026, 12:18 AM UTC
Climate
Typical monthly conditions based on long-term observed climate normals.
Annual precipitation829 mm
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Precipitation (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7°C | 2°C | 72 mm |
| Feb | 8°C | 2°C | 51 mm |
| Mar | 10°C | 3°C | 61 mm |
| Apr | 13°C | 5°C | 54 mm |
| May | 16°C | 8°C | 57 mm |
| Jun | 19°C | 11°C | 66 mm |
| Jul | 21°C | 13°C | 64 mm |
| Aug | 20°C | 12°C | 77 mm |
| Sep | 18°C | 10°C | 72 mm |
| Oct | 14°C | 7°C | 93 mm |
| Nov | 10°C | 4°C | 82 mm |
| Dec | 7°C | 2°C | 81 mm |
Source: Wikivoyage Climate Templates · Wikivoyage contributorsRelease enwikivoyage-20250720Retrieved Jul 4, 2026Last verified Jul 16, 2025
Cost of living
Numbeo publishes these source indexes relative to New York City.
Cost of LivingPotentially less expensiveSource category: All | 2026
RentPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Rent | 2026
GroceriesPotentially less expensiveSource category: Grocery | 2026
RestaurantPotentially less expensiveSource category: Restaurant | 2026
Local Purchasing PowerSimilar local purchasing powerSource category: Purchasing Power | 2026
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
Connectivity
Connectivity tiers and measured network speeds are provided for comparison.
Remote work tierStandard Remote WorkHandles video calls and daily work tasks
Download38.3 Mbps
Upload10 Mbps
Sources
- M-Lab NDT
Quality of life
Quality of LifeStrongSource category: Quality Of Life | 2026 | Overall quality of life index
SafetyMixedSource category: Safety | 2026 | Safety index (100 = safest)
HealthcareGenerally favorableSource category: Healthcare | 2026 | Healthcare quality index (100 = best healthcare)
PollutionModerateSource category: Pollution | 2026 | Pollution index (100 = most polluted)
TrafficHighSource category: Traffic | 2026 | Overall traffic index (considers time + inefficiency + CO2)
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
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