England, United Kingdom
Handforth
Handforth is a small town in England, United Kingdom. It has a population of about 6,626 (2021). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now9°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population6,626
Local time04:16
53.35° N, 2.22° WElevation 84 mUTC+1 · British Summer Time
Postal codeSK9October: high / low14° / 7°
Rain this month143mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Handforth at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:50 · 17:5710 h 07 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous89% · Moonrise 16:41Northern lights tonightUnlikely tonightKp needed: 5.7Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month21°C
Average high in August
Coolest month2°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthAugust
115 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
84 mm of rain
Monuments nearby10+
within 15 km
Weather in Handforth
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
9°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 34 km/h · humidity 93%
Today23 Oct11°7°17 mm
Sat24 Oct14°6°13.6 mm
Sun25 Oct10°7°6.8 mm
Mon26 Oct15°6°5.1 mm
Tue27 Oct15°8°3.5 mm
Wed28 Oct14°8°
Thu29 Oct13°7°
Fri30 Oct14°9°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct13°6°2 mm
When to go to Handforth
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 15 | 17 | 18 | 36 | 54 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 59 | 37 | 16 | 16 |
| High | 7° | 8° | 10° | 13° | 16° | 19° | 21° | 21° | 18° | 14° | 10° | 7° |
| Low | 2° | 2° | 3° | 5° | 8° | 10° | 12° | 12° | 10° | 7° | 4° | 2° |
| Rain (mm) | 122 | 84 | 105 | 88 | 85 | 95 | 93 | 115 | 110 | 143 | 130 | 131 |
| Wet days | 18 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
What's on in Handforth
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Handforth
Outdoors around Handforth
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Ringway Golf ClubGolf courses
0.5 kmThe Depot Climbing CentreClimbing
0.8 kmSeasonal FairgroundTheme parks
0.8 kmAirport Pub Viewing LocationViewpoints
1.2 kmBlocHaus ClimbingClimbing
1.4 kmGauntlet Birds of PreyZoos
1.6 kmThe Snow Centre ManchesterSki area · 0 km of pistes · 3 lifts
17 kmAquatech Diving CentreDive site
7.4 kmAqualogisticsDive site
7.4 kmDiving & Marine ServicesDive site
15 kmDiving AcademyDive site
15 kmNature around Handforth
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of United Kingdom seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Handforth
Earthquakes around Handforth
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19501magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record7within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.0Morfa Bychan 5 km ↙1984 · 142 km
Towns and villages around Handforth
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Styal2.2 kmDean Row2.3 kmWilmslow2.4 kmStyal Cross2.8 kmMorley3.7 kmAlderley Edge5.1 kmMottram St Andrew5.1 kmHough5.1 kmHope Green5.6 kmAdlington6 kmLindow End6.1 kmPoynton6.5 kmAdder's Moss6.8 kmSkellorn Green6.8 kmThorns Green6.8 kmKnolls Green7 kmBooth Green7.2 kmNether Alderley7.2 kmWardsend7.3 kmMobberley7.6 kmGreat Warford7.6 kmWhiteley Green7.9 kmAshley7.9 kmButley Town7.9 kmAlderley Park8 kmWood Lanes8 kmNew Mills8.1 kmLittle Warford8.3 kmPrestbury8.3 kmClark Green8.5 kmHigher Poynton8.6 kmMiddlewood8.6 kmBollington9.1 kmWhirley Grove9.2 kmMonks Heath9.4 kmChelford9.6 kmMarthall9.7 kmPott Shrigley9.7 kmHenbury9.8 kmOllerton10 kmSnelson11 kmRostherne11 kmMacclesfield11 kmPeover Heath11 kmRainowlow11 kmHigher Hurdsfield12 kmTatton Dale12 kmFanshawe12 kmKnutsford12 kmDisley12 kmLower Pexhill12 kmRainow12 kmOver Peover12 kmKerridge-end12 kmBrookhouse12 kmCalrofold12 kmGinclough12 kmWhisterfield12 kmBucklow Hill13 kmSiddington13 kmMere13 kmWarren13 kmGawsworth13 kmWithington Green13 kmMoss Houses13 kmLittle Bollington13 kmBooth Bank13 kmPark View13 kmKettleshulme14 kmGurnett14 kmWalker Barn14 kmOver Tabley14 kmSiddington Heath14 kmHodgehill14 kmHoo Green14 kmPeover Superior14 kmTabley14 kmJodrell Bank14 kmSutton Lane Ends14 kmSmithy Green14 km
Handforth from above
Around Handforth41 places to see, do and reach nearby
River GoytNature8.4 kmRiver Tame, Greater ManchesterNature8.4 kmBollinhurst ReservoirNature12 kmRiver DeanNature2.2 kmMicker BrookNature6.2 kmBrinksway CavesNature7.0 kmPomona Island, ManchesterNature14 kmBleaklowMountain27 kmFeatherbed TopMountain25 kmBlack Chew HeadMountain27 kmBritland Edge HillMountain31 kmLost LadMountain34 kmBlack EdgeMountain21 kmThe Snow Centre ManchesterSki area17 kmAquatech Diving CentreDive site7.4 kmAqualogisticsDive site7.4 kmDiving & Marine ServicesDive site15 kmSt Bartholomew's Church, WilmslowMonument2.1 kmQuarry Bank MillMonument2.3 kmHandforth HallMonument0.5 kmDean Row Unitarian ChapelMonument2.3 kmNorcliffe ChapelMonument2.3 kmNorcliffe HallMonument2.9 kmPownall HallMonument2.6 kmHawthorn HallMonument2.6 kmScience and Industry MuseumMuseum15 kmManchester Art GalleryMuseum15 kmManchester MuseumMuseum13 kmImperial War Museum NorthMuseum15 kmPankhurst CentreMuseum13 kmHandforthStation0.1 kmStyalStation1.7 kmWilmslowStation2.4 kmManchester River Cruises Salford QuaysFerry port15 kmManchester River Cruises Ralli QuayFerry port15 kmManchesterPlace15 kmOldhamPlace22 kmStockportPlace7.9 kmSalePlace11 kmStretfordPlace13 kmWarringtonPlace25 km
Postal code
SK9
Getting to Handforth
Manchester AirportMAN
4.3 kmLiverpool John Lennon AirportLPL
42 kmLeeds Bradford AirportLBA
68 kmHandforthRailway station
0.1 kmStyalRailway station
1.7 kmWilmslowRailway station
2.4 kmManchester River Cruises Salford QuaysFerry port
15 kmManchester River Cruises Ralli QuayFerry port
15 kmPlaces near Handforth
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Handforth?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Handforth.
What is the hottest month in Handforth?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the coldest month in Handforth?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Handforth?
August is the wettest month with about 115 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.
What is the postal code of Handforth?
The postal code of Handforth is SK9.