Heavy rain
Heavy rain
9.9 mm22 mph
12°7°
Manchester weather: today, hourly & 7-day forecast
Current conditions, rain timing and the week ahead for Manchester, Greater Manchester.
Latest forecast for Greater Manchester
Right now in Manchester
Heavy rain
8°
Feels like 4°C
Today 12° / 7°
Rain forecast around 3 am
5.2 mm is forecast in total over the next 12 hours.
Wind
18 mph E
Humidity
91%
Rain now
2.5 mm
Sunrise
07:50
Sunset
17:55
Local forecast · Sources & methodology
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7-day forecast
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Rain
Rain
17.5 mm24 mph
12°7°
Rain showers
Rain showers
10.9 mm24 mph
11°7°
Rain showers
Rain showers
6.7 mm12 mph
11°8°
Rain showers
Rain showers
8.8 mm15 mph
14°9°
Cloudy
Cloudy
0.5 mm10 mph
13°9°
Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
0.0 mm8 mph
12°7°
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A little sky watching
The moon in Manchester
Waxing gibbous
89% illuminated
Growing towards the full moon
- Next full moon
- Next new moon
- Next moonrise
- Next moonset
Calculated 23 Oct, 04:15 BST. Rise and set times assume a clear horizon; clouds and local terrain affect visibility. How we calculate this
Your daily horoscope
Choose your sign. See what’s in store.
In the garden
Rain ahead: check your soil
At least 10 mm of rain is forecast in a day. Leave waterlogged soil alone and wait until it drains before sowing or working it.
Moon gardening tradition
In lunar gardening tradition, a waxing moon is associated with sowing crops harvested above ground. Follow the crop’s season and soil requirements before choosing a day.
Around the house
October · Get ready for cosy evenings
- Put away summer clothes and bring jumpers and warmer bedding within reach.
- Set up a spot for wet coats, muddy shoes and umbrellas by the door.
- Freshen up blankets and throws, following their care labels.
Rain that actually fell
How wet has it been?
There has been a noticeable amount of rain in the last 24 hours. The area has had a useful amount of rain between drier periods.
A wet spell
6.6 mm
Since this time yesterday
A mixed week
21.3 mm
Across the last seven days
Where does this reading come from?
The nearest reporting Environment Agency gauge is 3.9 miles away (station 562992). View the rainfall data source. This is a nearby measurement, not a reading from your address.
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Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0.5 miles from Manchester · high match confidence
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