Manchester

Greater Manchester Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Greater Manchester, the United Kingdom in August.

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Planning a getaway to Greater Manchester, the United Kingdom this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Greater Manchester in August

Greater Manchester, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. August in Greater Manchester generally has pleasant temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of August is in the summer season.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) in Manchester.

For a closer look at conditions across Greater Manchester, the United Kingdom, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Hale with an average of 96 mm (3.8 in) to high rainfall in Standish with 104 mm (4.1 in).

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Manchester as an example - it receives around 163 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

Explore Greater Manchester by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Greater Manchester — and find the best time to visit. (based on Manchester)

January8°C (46°F) February8°C (46°F) March11°C (52°F) April13°C (55°F) May17°C (63°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly21°C (70°F) August20°C (68°F) September18°C (64°F) October14°C (57°F) November11°C (52°F) December8°C (46°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Greater Manchester in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Greater Manchester.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Greater Manchester

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Greater Manchester, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in Greater Manchester (August)

Precipitation variation in Greater Manchester (August)

Manchester

In August Manchester generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
181 hours
163 hours
130 hours
Monthly rainfall
95 mm (3.7 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Manchester →

Hale

In August Hale generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
181 hours
163 hours
130 hours
Monthly rainfall
93 mm (3.7 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Hale →

Stockport

In August Stockport generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
181 hours
163 hours
130 hours
Monthly rainfall
94 mm (3.7 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Stockport →

Bolton

In August Bolton generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
173 hours
160 hours
134 hours
Monthly rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Bolton →

Altrincham

In August Altrincham generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
181 hours
163 hours
130 hours
Monthly rainfall
93 mm (3.7 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Altrincham →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Greater Manchester, in the United Kingdom.

Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Greater Manchester in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Manchester 20°C (68°F) 12°C (54°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)
Hale 20°C (68°F) 12°C (54°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)
Stockport 20°C (68°F) 12°C (54°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)
Bolton 20°C (68°F) 12°C (54°F) 103 mm (4.1 in)
Altrincham 20°C (68°F) 12°C (54°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)
Sale 20°C (68°F) 12°C (54°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)

Greater Manchester weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Greater Manchester, the United Kingdom in August?

Greater Manchester, the United Kingdom typically experiences perfect weather in August, part of the summer season. Daytime highs in Manchester average around 20°C (68°F), and temperatures drop to about 12°C (54°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Greater Manchester, the United Kingdom in August?

Manchester averages a daytime maximum of 20°C (68°F) in August, with overnight lows close to 12°C (54°F).

Does Greater Manchester, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in August?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Greater Manchester, the United Kingdom during August, with Manchester averaging close to 96 mm (3.8 in).

Is August a Good Time to Visit Greater Manchester, the United Kingdom?

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Greater Manchester, the United Kingdom with overall perfect weather in Manchester. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Manchester. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be poor.

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