September · United Kingdom
Best time to visit Manchester in September Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Manchester in September
Average temperature 15°C, 113 mm of rain, about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 81% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
September score
7.5/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 113 mm
- Humidity
- 81%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 21
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
September in Manchester scores 7.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 15°C, 113 mm of rain, and roughly 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Industrial-chic neighborhoods and football culture peak in milder May-September days.
September holds up well in Manchester — 6th best month
September averages 15°C (58°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Monthly rainfall reaches 113 mm — wet for this destination — but about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 7.5/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 8.9/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Manchester in September?
- In September, Manchester averages 15°C, 113 mm of rain, and about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.5/10.
- Is September a good time to visit Manchester?
- September earns a 7.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Manchester in September?
- Expect about 113 mm of rain in September. Average humidity is 81% and there are about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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