Temperature
July has the warmest monthly average (15.4°C); January is coolest (3.6°C). These averages include nights, so daytime highs can be considerably warmer.
United Kingdom · Visit or make it home
Manchester
Manchester is a city in United Kingdom. Compare its dated local facts and monthly climate before choosing a time to visit or planning a move. Housing references and national earnings describe different populations; verify the costs of your own home and job before deciding.
Get to know Manchester
A sense of the place
Manchester is a city and metropolitan borough in North West England, at the centre of the eponymous county of Greater Manchester. It had a population of over 589,000 in 2024. It borders the Cheshire Plain to the south, the Pennines to the north and east, and the city of Salford to the west. The two cities and the surrounding towns form one of the United Kingdom's most populous conurbations, the Greater Manchester Built-up Area, which has a population of 2.87 million. The history of Manchester began with the civilian settlement associated with the Roman fort of Mamucium or Mancunium, established around AD 79 on a sandstone bluff near the confluence of the rivers Medlock and Irwell. Historically part of Lancashire, areas of Cheshire south of the River Mersey were incorporated into Manchester in the 20th century. Throughout the Middle Ages Manchester remained a manorial township, but began to expand significantly with a boom in textile manufacture during the Industrial Revolution, which resulted in it becoming the world's first industrialised city. Manchester attained city status in 1853.
Weather through the year
When to visit Manchester
Rain and outdoor plans
December averages about 99 mm of rain, compared with 57 mm in April. Rainfall alone does not identify a single best month; compare temperatures with the activities you plan.
Planning time outdoors
June, July, August, September combine monthly mean temperatures of 12–22°C with less than 100 mm of precipitation. These are useful dates to compare for a walking-focused visit; check daylight, opening times and the forecast for your actual trip.
January, February, December have monthly means below 5°C. For a stay then, compare accommodation heating and keep indoor options in your itinerary. These figures do not establish snow cover or ski conditions.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average °C | 3.6 | 3.6 | 5.1 | 7.7 | 10.8 | 13.8 | 15.4 | 15.1 | 13.0 | 9.9 | 6.5 | 4.3 |
| Rain, mm | 89 | 75 | 67 | 57 | 68 | 85 | 93 | 96 | 78 | 98 | 97 | 99 |
Source: NASA POWER climatology · Reference period: 2001-2020. Long-term averages for the surrounding grid area. Conditions vary within a city; monthly averages are neither a forecast nor a guarantee of dry days.
What is available for Manchester
A sourced introduction is available. The guide shows dated values for 9 distinct local indicators below, with source and confidence notes. Monthly temperature and rainfall averages are also available; they describe the reference period, not a forecast.
Comparable local figures are missing here for: Air quality — annual mean PM2.5; Average one-bedroom rent — wider rental area; City population; Mean wind speed at 10 metres; Mean daily solar radiation; Seasonal temperature range. Missing values are not treated as zero and do not establish an advantage.
Available does not mean current or complete: older figures, estimates and limited confidence remain labelled beside each observation. National context below is not a local measurement. Check the dates and the sources for the decisions that matter to you.
Places around Manchester
Build your shortlist for a day out. Distances are straight-line from the city centre; check routes and opening times before setting off.
Botanical garden
Firs Botanical Grounds
4.5 km from the city centre
Compare with another cityLake
Boating lake, Boggart Hole Clough
5.1 km from the city centre
Compare with another cityMuseum
Manchester Art Gallery
Less than 1 km from the city centre
Compare with another cityPark
Piccadilly Gardens
Less than 1 km from the city centre
Compare with another cityAverage rent in Manchester
What is the average rent in Manchester?
992 €/month is the recorded central one-bedroom rent reference for Manchester, dated 2022-2023. This is a dated comparison measure, rather than a home available today. Check current listings in your chosen neighbourhood, then add utilities, the deposit and commuting to make a budget for your own move.
Source: ONS — Private rental market summary statistics in England (one-bedroom median monthly rent) · Reference date: 2022-2023 · Open Government Licence 3.0
Source: Office for National Statistics · Reference date: 2026-08 · License
Average salary in Manchester
What is the average salary in Manchester?
A verified city average salary for Manchester is not available in the evidence shown here. National income per person and purchasing-power measures are not salaries and cannot predict take-home pay. Compare a current offer in your occupation with local taxes, housing and transport costs before deciding whether a move is affordable.
How should I compare Manchester with another city?
Compare the same dated measures for both cities, keeping local observations separate from national context. Start with rent, your expected income and the journeys you will make regularly. Then adjust the comparison weights to your priorities. Missing measurements do not prove an advantage; verify decisive costs and services with current local sources.
- Choose a comparison below and read its sources and dates.
- Set priorities for housing, work, transport and climate.
- Check current listings and your own income before making a decision.
Data sources, licences & reuse terms
Plan your stay
Budget and everyday decisions
A holiday budget
Compare accommodation for your actual dates in Manchester, then add the journey here, airport transfers, meals and the activities you want. A cheap room outside the centre can cost more overall if it adds daily transport.
Compare holiday preferences →A relocation budget
The recorded central one-bedroom rent is 992 €/month (2022-2023). Compare it with properties in your chosen neighbourhood.
Include the deposit, utilities, internet and commuting. Compare those costs with your own expected take-home income.
Compare with another city →Rental budget in Manchester
GBP 1,003 / month
Average one-bedroom private rent across Manchester. The average across all home sizes is GBP 1,373 per month.
2026-08 · Provisional area-wide figures covering new and existing tenancies, not just the city centre or currently advertised homes.Compare with another cityYour relocation planning budget
Build a monthly budget for Manchester in euros. Totals are calculated from the amounts below, not live quotes. Rent starts from the recorded 2022-2023 figure; edit it for your chosen home.
Monthly total:
First month including move:
Compare with another city →Compare the details
Manchester at a glance
Distance to nearest sea / coastline
40 km
Distance to the coastline does not guarantee a swimmable beach, public access or a short journey.
Data period: 2024. Source: OpenStreetMap coastline — derived distance to sea · Open Database Licence 1.0 (ODbL)Compare with another city →Public-transport provision (ordinal proxy)
6 / 10
A broad comparison of provision, not a timetable. Check routes between your accommodation and the places you will visit regularly.
Data period: 2026-08. Limited confidence. Source: Documented public-transport provision ordinal (rapid-transit systems + city size) · GooferPlaces documented estimate; no external blanket licenceCompare with another city →Seismic hazard (ordinal 0 very-low to 4 high)
0 / 4
Data period: 2020. Limited confidence. Source: EFEHR / ESHM20 — European Seismic Hazard Model 2020 · CC BY 4.0Compare with another city →Annual precipitation
807 mm/year
Annual precipitation gives a broad climate comparison. Its distribution through the year matters more for a short visit.
Data period: 1991-2020. Source: Climate normals 1991-2020 (WMO / national meteorological services, via Wikipedia climate tables) · Wikipedia compilation: CC BY-SA 4.0; original observations have source-specific termsCompare with another city →Distance to nearest mountains (>1500 m)
300 km
Distance to high terrain does not establish access to hiking trails, ski lifts or mountain transport.
Data period: 2024. Limited confidence. Source: Derived distance to mountains (>1500 m), from public elevation/peak data · Mixed elevation/OSM source terms; no single public-domain grantCompare with another city →Average annual temperature
10.2 °C
Long-term average including days and nights. Use the monthly breakdown to choose dates; this is not a weather forecast.
Data period: 1991-2020. Source: Climate normals 1991-2020 (WMO / national meteorological services, via Wikipedia climate tables) · Wikipedia compilation: CC BY-SA 4.0; original observations have source-specific termsCompare with another city →Annual sunshine hours
1,390 hours/year
Data period: 1991-2020. Source: Climate normals 1991-2020 (WMO / national meteorological services, via Wikipedia climate tables) · Wikipedia compilation: CC BY-SA 4.0; original observations have source-specific termsCompare with another city →Nearest listed airport (straight-line distance)
14 km
Straight-line distance to a listed airport, not transfer time or confirmation of scheduled flights. Check the airport serving your actual route before booking.
Data period: 2024. Source: OurAirports — airport locations · Public domainCompare with another city →Monthly rent, 1-bedroom, city centre
992 €/month
New-lease rent
A dated reference for a one-bedroom home in the centre, not a current listing. Compare actual properties, deposits, utilities and neighbourhoods before setting your budget.
Data period: 2022-2023. Limited confidence. Source: ONS — Private rental market summary statistics in England (one-bedroom median monthly rent) · Open Government Licence 3.0Compare with another city →United Kingdom: the wider context
These are country-level figures, not measurements of Manchester. Use them to compare national conditions; neighbourhoods, salaries and individual services can differ substantially.
See 6 national indicators
Income level — GNI per capita, PPP (gross)
64,210 international dollars (PPP)
Purchasing-power-adjusted national income per person is not a salary or take-home pay.
Data period: 2025. Source: World Bank — GNI per capita, PPP (NY.GNP.PCAP.PP.CD) · CC BY 4.0 with World Bank additional termsCompare with another city →Fixed broadband / internet quality
82.9 pct_hh_vhcn
Data period: 2024. Source: Eurostat — Broadband internet coverage by technology (isoc_cbt) · Eurostat attribution reuse termsCompare with another city →English / language accessibility
100 index
Data period: 2022. Source: Eurostat — Number of foreign languages known, self-reported (edat_aes_l21) · Eurostat attribution reuse termsCompare with another city →Comparative price level (household consumption)
128.4 (EU average = 100)
Data period: 2024. Source: Eurostat — Price level indices, household final consumption (tec00120 / prc_ppp_ind_1) · Eurostat attribution reuse termsCompare with another city →Air quality — annual mean PM2.5
10.4 µg/m³
Data period: 2017. Limited confidence. Source: World Bank — PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (EN.ATM.PM25.MC.M3) · CC BY 4.0 with World Bank additional termsCompare with another city →Education system (national)
158.1 points (0–188)
Data period: 2025. Estimate. Source: World Bank HCI+ education pillar (2025) · CC BY 4.0 with World Bank additional termsCompare with another city →Other places to compare in United Kingdom
What to check before deciding
Comparable figures are not available here for: Net annual earnings (single, no children); Intentional homicide rate; Healthcare / health outcome (life expectancy at birth); Overall tax burden (taxes + social contributions, % of GDP); Household electricity price (band DC, all taxes). Check the items that affect your plans with local providers. They are not treated as zero or as an advantage in recommendations.
Compare Manchester with other cities
Read the source dates, choose your priorities and keep unavailable values separate from costs you know.
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