Monthly climate guide

Manchester in November

November in Manchester is late autumn, a shoulder-season month, so you can get a bit of variety across the month. The overall feel is cool without being harsh, with only small changes from morning to evening. Most days feel close to what the averages suggest, with straightforward pacing. Daylight is shorter, so timing matters more than in longer-day months.

Annual ranking snapshot

Ranked across 12 months

November in context

How it compares to the rest of the year in Manchester.

Hottest (avg)
IN-BETWEEN
#9 / 12

Sits around the middle of the year.

Wettest (avg)
IN-BETWEEN
#6 / 12

Typical rainfall for the year.

Daylight Hours
SHORTER
#10 / 12

Shorter days.

Windiest (avg)
WIND
#6 / 12

Close to the yearly wind average.

Highest UV
UV
#10 / 12

UV is gentler than usual.

Most Humid
HUMID
#2 / 12

Humidity sits on the higher side.

Climate normals

Four planning pillars

Monthly climate breakdown

A detailed look at the typical climate conditions for November.

Thermal profile

Temperature

Typical daytime high

Nighttime low
Feels like (avg)

Light window

Sunshine

8.6 h

Average daylight

UV index (max)
2
Typical sun hours
07:34 - 16:12

Wet-day pattern

Rain & Snow

Typical rainfall

Rainy days
18 days
Cloud cover (avg)
77%
Snowfall

Air feel

Humidity & Wind

88%

Average humidity

Wind (avg)
Wind (max gusts)

Historical daily baseline

Daily climate explorer

Pick a day to inspect the usual conditions through November in Manchester. Based on a 30-year historical climate baseline, not a forecast.

Primary control

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Secondary context

Monthly trend

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Median daytime highs across the month, with a softer low line.

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Historical disruption baseline

Typical disruptions in November

Based on 30 years of historical data, these are the disruption patterns most likely to affect plans in November.

Cold High impact

Cold feels-like nights Measures: Cold feels-like nights (min <=5C). Observed about 84% of days (25.3 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

25.3 days / month

Share of days
~84% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~5°C (P95)
Why this matters

Cold feels-like nights are possible on ~25 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.

Rain High impact

Rain disruption Measures: Likely rain disruption days. Observed about 22% of days (6.6 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

6.6 days / month

Share of days
~22% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~19mm (P95)
Why this matters

Rain disruption risk appears on ~7 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

Rain High impact

Washout risk Measures: Washout day risk. Observed about 22% of days (6.5 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

6.5 days / month

Share of days
~22% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~19mm (P95)
Why this matters

Washout conditions are possible on ~6 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

Wind High impact

Strong gusts Measures: Strong gust days (>=60 km/h). Observed about 18% of days (5.3 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

5.3 days / month

Share of days
~18% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~90km/h (P95)
Why this matters

Strong gusts are possible on ~5 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.

Visibility High impact

Fog-likely signal Measures: Fog-likely visibility proxy. Observed about 17% of days (5.1 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

5.1 days / month

Share of days
~17% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~97% (P95)
Why this matters

Fog-likely conditions are possible on ~5 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Wind High impact

Stormy conditions Measures: Storm-impact proxy days. Observed about 6% of days (1.8 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

1.8 days / month

Share of days
~6% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~94km/h (P95)
Why this matters

Stormy conditions are possible on ~2 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.

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Rain High impact

Washout run Measures: Multi-day washout runs. Observed about 1.4 days/month in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

1.4 days / month

Share of days
Upper edge
Up to ~19mm (P95)
Why this matters

Multi-day washout runs are possible on ~1 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

Wind High impact

Severe gusts Measures: Severe gust days (>=80 km/h). Observed about 3% of days (0.8 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

0.8 days / month

Share of days
~3% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~100km/h (P95)
Why this matters

Severe gusts are possible on ~1 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.

Cold Moderate

Freezing nights Measures: Freezing nights (min <=0C). Observed about 14% of days (4.1 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

4.1 days / month

Share of days
~14% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~-0°C (P95)
Why this matters

Freezing nights are possible on ~4 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Rain Moderate

Heavy rain days Measures: Heavy rain days (>=10mm). Observed about 8% of days (2.3 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

2.3 days / month

Share of days
~8% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~23mm (P95)
Why this matters

Heavy rain is possible on ~2 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

Cold Moderate

Cold snap run Measures: Cold snap runs (>=3 cold days). Observed about 1.9 days/month in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

1.9 days / month

Share of days
Upper edge
Up to ~10°C (P95)
Why this matters

Cold snap runs are possible on ~2 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.

Cold Moderate

Hard freeze nights Measures: Hard freeze nights (min <=-2C). Observed about 6% of days (1.7 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

1.7 days / month

Share of days
~6% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~-2°C (P95)
Why this matters

Hard freeze conditions are possible on ~2 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.

Humidity Minor

High humidity Measures: High humidity days (RH >=80%). Observed about 94% of days (28.1 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

28.1 days / month

Share of days
~94% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~96% (P95)
Why this matters

High humidity is possible on ~28 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.

Cloud Minor

Cloudy days Measures: Cloudy days (cloud cover >=60%). Observed about 82% of days (24.5 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

24.5 days / month

Share of days
~82% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~100% (P95)
Why this matters

Cloudy skies are possible on ~24 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Daylight Minor

Short daylight Measures: Short daylight days (<=9h). Observed about 73% of days (21.9 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

21.9 days / month

Share of days
~73% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~8.9h (P95)
Why this matters

Short daylight windows are possible on ~22 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Rain Minor

Wet days Measures: Wet days (>=0.1mm). Observed about 68% of days (20.5 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

20.5 days / month

Share of days
~68% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~13mm (P95)
Why this matters

Measurable rain is possible on ~21 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Rain Minor

Rainy hours Measures: Rain-hours signal (>=3h rain). Observed about 57% of days (17.2 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

17.2 days / month

Share of days
~57% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~19h (P95)
Why this matters

Several rainy hours are possible on ~17 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

Cold Minor

Cold days Measures: Cold days (max <=10C). Observed about 57% of days (17.0 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

17.0 days / month

Share of days
~57% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~10°C (P95)
Why this matters

Cold daytime conditions are possible on ~17 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.

Cloud Minor

Mostly cloudy days Measures: Mostly cloudy days (cloud cover >=80%). Observed about 54% of days (16.2 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

16.2 days / month

Share of days
~54% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~100% (P95)
Why this matters

Mostly cloudy skies are possible on ~16 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Wind Minor

Gusty days Measures: Gusty days (>=40 km/h). Observed about 53% of days (15.8 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

15.8 days / month

Share of days
~53% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~80km/h (P95)
Why this matters

Gusty conditions are possible on ~16 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.

Cold Minor

Cold nights Measures: Cold nights (min <=5C). Observed about 51% of days (15.4 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

15.4 days / month

Share of days
~51% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~5°C (P95)
Why this matters

Cold nights are possible on ~15 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.

Rain Minor

Wet most of day Measures: Wet-most-of-day signal (>=6h rain). Observed about 44% of days (13.1 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

13.1 days / month

Share of days
~44% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~19h (P95)
Why this matters

Wet-most-of-day conditions are possible on ~13 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

Cloud Minor

Overcast days Measures: Overcast days (cloud cover >=95%). Observed about 26% of days (7.8 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

7.8 days / month

Share of days
~26% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~100% (P95)
Why this matters

Overcast skies are possible on ~8 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Other Minor

Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data Measures: Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data. Observed about 17% of days (5.1 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

5.1 days / month

Share of days
~17% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~97 (P95)
Why this matters

Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data is possible on ~5 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Wind Minor

Breezy days Measures: Breezy days (mean wind >=25 km/h). Observed about 10% of days (2.9 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

2.9 days / month

Share of days
~10% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~32km/h (P95)
Why this matters

Breezy conditions are possible on ~3 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.

Snow Minor

Snow days Measures: Snow days (>=0.1mm snowfall). Observed about 3% of days (0.8 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

0.8 days / month

Share of days
~3% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~6.8mm (P95)
Why this matters

Snowfall is possible on ~1 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Cold Minor

Wind chill risk Measures: Wind chill risk days. Observed about 2% of days (0.7 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

0.7 days / month

Share of days
~2% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~-0°C (P95)
Why this matters

Wind chill risk is possible on ~1 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.

Travel planning FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers to the weather questions you ask the most.

Is November a good time to visit Manchester?

Typical November days in Manchester reach highs of 9°C (48°F) with nights around 5°C (41°F). It usually feels chilly by day and cold after dark. Overall, November sits in the middle of the Manchester climate range.

What are temperatures like in November?

Daytime temperatures in November typically peak near 9°C (48°F), while nights drop to around 5°C (41°F). Expect chilly afternoons and cold evenings.

How much does it rain in November?

Rainfall in November averages 90 mm (3.5 in) across roughly 18 days. Overall it is a very wet time of year, so a light rain jacket and waterproof shoes are very handy.

How many hours of daylight are there in November?

You can expect about 9 hours of daylight in November. Sunrise is typically around 07:34 and sunset near 16:12. Daylight is quite limited, and it can feel like a short-day season.

How strong is the sun in November?

UV levels are usually low (around 2), so standard sun protection is enough.

Is it windy in November?

In November, average wind speeds are around 15 km/h (9 mph), with gusts on the windiest days reaching about 68 km/h (42 mph). On the ground, it is it is a notably windy place, and strong gusts are fairly common.

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