August · United Kingdom
Best time to visit Manchester in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Manchester in August
Average temperature 17°C, 82 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 76% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
8.4/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 82 mm
- Humidity
- 76%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
August in Manchester scores 8.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 17°C, 82 mm of rain, and roughly 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Industrial-chic neighborhoods and football culture peak in milder May-September days.
August in Manchester — reliably good (2nd best month)
August averages 17°C (62°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 82 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.7 hours of daylight.
It scores 8.4/10 here, 2nd of 12 months, against 8.9/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Figure on peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Manchester in August?
- In August, Manchester averages 17°C, 82 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.4/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Manchester?
- August earns a 8.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Manchester in August?
- Expect about 82 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 76% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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