Month guide · Manchester · United Kingdom
Manchester in November
What November is really like in Manchester: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
November is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 10°C (50°F), lows of 5°C (41°F), about 15 rainy days and roughly 8.5 hours of daylight. Damp and dark early, but the Christmas markets open and the city fills with shoppers at weekends.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 10°C (50°F) / 5°C (41°F)
- Rainy days
- About 15
- Daylight
- About 8.5 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in November
November is the 9th-warmest month in Manchester: days average 10°C (50°F) against a yearly average high of 14°C (57°F), and nights fall to about 5°C (41°F). Rain falls on roughly 15 of its 30 days. Compared with October (14°C (57°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 7°C (45°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 07:35
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 16:13
- Daylight
- About 8.5 hours
Autumn (September–November). The football season, the food festival and university term bring energy; it turns wetter and darker by November, when the Christmas markets open.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 3 for crowds (the peak is June at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in June). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in November
- Manchester Christmas Markets (usually from mid-November to just before Christmas)
- Bonfire Night fireworks in parks (around 5 November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Museum · University
Manchester Museum
Combine it with the Whitworth, a 10-minute walk south along Oxford Road.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Rainy day
- History
- Nature
Gallery · City Centre
Manchester Art Gallery
Behind a Greek Revival portico on Mosley Street, the city gallery is known for its Pre-Raphaelite paintings by Rossetti, Holman Hunt and Ford Madox Brown, along with decorative arts and changing contemporary exhibitions.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- Rainy day
- Kids
Gallery · University
The Whitworth
Have lunch in the glass-walled café overlooking the park, then explore the textile galleries.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- Rainy day
- Architecture
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Experience · Trafford
Old Trafford stadium tour
Manchester United's stadium, nicknamed the Theatre of Dreams, holds about 74,000 fans.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Kids
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 10°C, lows near 5°C and 15 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Manchester?
A shoulder-season month, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–September are better overall. Compare every month.
Manchester in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Manchester?
It is a shoulder-season month. Damp and dark early, but the Christmas markets open and the city fills with shoppers at weekends.
+How warm is Manchester in November?
Average highs are around 10°C (50°F) and lows around 5°C (41°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Manchester in November?
Expect rain on about 15 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.