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Manchester in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Manchester in August and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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August

Weather in Manchester in August 2024

Good Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
Planning a trip to Manchester in August? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +20°C and approximately 3 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 10 rainy days and 89 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • August is usually the hottest month of the year in Manchester;

Average weather

☀️
+20°C
Avg. max. temperature
+5°C
Min.
+33°C
Max.
89 mm
Total precipitation
75%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
18 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Manchester has good weather in August.

Average temperature in Manchester in August

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Manchester for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +33°C during the day to a minimum of +9°C during the night, the temperature in August averages around +23°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +23°C to +23°C.

Is Manchester warm or cold in August?

Manchester is typically mild in August.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +20°C to +20°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +13°C to +13°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

August is the hottest month in Manchester, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Manchester in August

Manchester weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
JulyAugustSeptember
Avg. temperature
+20°C+20°C+17°C
Min. temperature
+7°C+5°C+1°C
Max. temperature
+38°C+33°C+29°C
Rainfall
85 mm89 mm76 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
73%75%78%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1013 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
434
Cloudy days
181818
Rainy days
9108
Snowy days
000

August weather is still as good as in July. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +20°C for average maximum temperature during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 85 mm to 89 mm. Humidity rises from 73% to 75%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 2 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 4 sunny days in July to 3 in August.

Next month (September) brings a further decline in the weather.

Wind

Wind speed in Manchester in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Manchester is gradually increasing during August, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Manchester based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 39% chance of rain on an average day in August, with total rainfall of approximately 63 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 15 mm, which is considered light rain. August is a pretty wet month with over 12 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
August is one of the rainiest months in Manchester, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Manchester wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 35% chance of precipitation and 90 mm of rainfall per day. April, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 30% chance of precipitation and 65 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last August in Manchester?

This is the weather in Manchester in August 2023:
1 August
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+23°C
2 August
🌧️
+24°C
3 August
☁️
+23°C
4 August
☀️
+19°C
5 August
☀️
+18°C
6 August
☁️
+20°C
7 August
☀️
+22°C
8 August
☀️
+25°C
9 August
☀️
+26°C
10 August
☀️
+30°C
11 August
☀️
+31°C
12 August
☀️
+31°C
13 August
☀️
+32°C
14 August
☁️
+33°C
15 August
☁️
+23°C
16 August
🌧️
+21°C
17 August
🌧️
+21°C
18 August
☁️
+21°C
19 August
☀️
+20°C
20 August
☁️
+23°C
21 August
☁️
+21°C
22 August
🌧️
+23°C
23 August
☁️
+23°C
24 August
☁️
+22°C
25 August
🌧️
+21°C
26 August
☁️
+21°C
27 August
☁️
+22°C
28 August
☁️
+23°C
29 August
☁️
+19°C
30 August
☁️
+21°C
31 August
☀️
+23°C
In August 2023 Manchester had 11 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +23°C, with an absolute maximum of +33°C and a minimum of +18°C. The average humidity was 70%, with a maximum of 96% and a minimum of 26%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Manchester climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Manchester in August has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+18°C) and the highest in 1995 (+25°C). The driest year was 1995 with only 15 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 198 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Manchester in August:

Is August a good time to visit Manchester?

August is a really good time to go to Manchester. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Manchester.

Can you sunbathe in Manchester in August?

August has mild temperatures in Manchester. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Manchester rainy in August?

Manchester is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Manchester in August?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Manchester in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in United Kingdom

Check out the weather for other cities in United Kingdom.

Monthly weather in Manchester

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Manchester, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.