What November feels like in Manchester
In Manchester, November brings late autumn. Afternoons feel chilly — fine for exploring on foot if you are dressed for it. The gap between afternoon and night is small, so nights are cold and the temperature hardly changes after dark. Damp air makes the cold feel rawer than the numbers alone suggest.
Rain in Manchester in November
November is persistently wet here: some rain falls on about every other day. Wet days average about 5.9 mm (0.2 in), enough to soak you without an umbrella. That is close to Manchester's typical rain per wet day for the whole year (about 5.9 mm).
Daylight and sunshine in November
Mid-month, Manchester gets 8 h 41 min of daylight, from sunrise near 7:33 am to sunset near 4:14 pm. Compared with mid-October, the day has lost 2 h 1 min. The sun is out for roughly 47% of those daylight hours, so sun and cloud share the day.
How November compares to the rest of the year
November is the 5th coolest month of the year in Manchester. Against October, the average high is 4.1°C (7.4°F) lower, with 2 mm less rain. Temperatures keep falling into December. By December, typical highs are 7.4°C (45.3°F).
Who November suits
- Sightseeing: less ideal — rain falls on more than half the days.
- Parks & outdoor: less ideal — too cool to sit outside for long.
- Museums & indoor: a good choice — with rain on most days, galleries and museums make easy plans.
Tips for visiting Manchester in November
Rain Protection
A packable rain jacket saves the day on showery afternoons.
Warm Layers
A warm jacket, a hat and gloves for cold mornings and evenings.
Quick questions
How warm is Manchester in November?
Expect around 9.6°C (49.3°F) in the afternoon and 4.6°C (40.3°F) at night, which most visitors would call chilly.
Does it rain a lot in Manchester in November?
Quite a lot — 94 mm spread over about 16 days.
What should I wear in Manchester in November?
Based on the averages: rain protection and warm layers. Evenings feel similar to the day, so the same clothes work from morning to night.
Is November or December better for visiting Manchester?
On our 12-month climate ranking, November comes out ahead (#10 of 12 vs #12). December is cooler and has more rainy days.