Manchester weather in August (Greater Manchester, United Kingdom)

What's the typical weather in Manchester for August? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The weather in Manchester during August is usually perfect, offering pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Enjoy the summer season during this month. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 20°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 12°C.

Precipitation

Manchester in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 96 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 16 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 163 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

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 and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 this month?

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.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Manchester.

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