Manchester weather in August (Greater Manchester, United Kingdom)

How is the weather in Manchester in August? This guide provides all the details you need.

In Manchester the weather in August is generally perfect, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August falls within the summer season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 20°C, while night temperatures can drop to 12°C.

Manchester in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 96 mm for the month. Typically around 16 days of rainfall is expected.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 163 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Manchester climate page with graphs.

 

Manchester, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 96 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 89%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 163 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in the United Kingdom in August

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Manchester in August?

For visitors traveling to Manchester, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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