Manchester weather in September
Manchester in September averages 14°C (57°F), 71 mm of rain and 4.4 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Manchester, September is the fourth warmest, the fifth wettest and the sixth sunniest.
- Average temp
- 14°C (57°F)
10–18°C · 50–64°F
- Rainfall
- 71 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 4.4 h
hours per day
What is Manchester like in September?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Manchester in September?
A light rain jacket
About 71 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 10°C (50°F).
September compared with August and October
September in Manchester is 2.5°C cooler than August and about as wet as it, which averages 16°C (62°F).
September in Manchester is 3.3°C warmer than October and 24 mm drier than it, which averages 11°C (51°F).
Daylight in Manchester in September
On 15 September the sun is up for 12 hours 41 minutes in Manchester, rising about 06:43 and setting about 19:23 local time.
September ends 2 hours 2 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 4 hours 19 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Manchester
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Travel guides for Manchester
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Manchester weather by month
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How September compares with the rest of the year
September is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C / 41°F | 67 mm |
| February | 5°C / 42°F | 62 mm |
| March | 7°C / 45°F | 51 mm |
| April | 9°C / 48°F | 61 mm |
| May | 12°C / 54°F | 59 mm |
| June | 15°C / 58°F | 63 mm |
| July | 17°C / 62°F | 60 mm |
| August | 16°C / 62°F | 73 mm |
| September | 14°C / 57°F | 71 mm |
| October | 11°C / 51°F | 95 mm |
| November | 7°C / 45°F | 86 mm |
| December | 5°C / 41°F | 84 mm |
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FAQs about Manchester in September
September climate averages for Manchester, 1991–2020.
Manchester averages 14°C (57°F) in September, ranging from about 10°C (50°F) at night to 18°C (64°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 71 mm falls across September, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
Yes. September averages 14°C (57°F) against 11°C (51°F) in October — 3.3°C warmer.
September is 2.5°C cooler than August, and about as wet.
Yes. September falls inside the most comfortable stretch of the year here, May to October, on temperature and rainfall together.
About 4.4 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what September is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 12 hours 41 minutes of daylight in mid-September, against 17 hours in June and 7 hours 30 minutes in December.
On 15 September, sunrise is about 06:43 and sunset about 19:23 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 2 hours 2 minutes shorter than it starts.
