The climate in Manchester during August can be summarized as hot, humid and a little damp.
August is in the summer in Manchester and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 30.9°C 87.5°F |
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Nightly temperature | 18°C 64.3°F |
Average temperature | 24.4°C 75.9°F |
Daily sunshine | 8.9 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 92 mm 3.6 ins |
Rainy days | 9 days |
Sea temperature | 26.2°C 79.2°F |
Humidity | 75% |
Windspeed | 9.7kph 6 mph |
On average August is the driest month of the year in Manchester with around 92mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Manchester in August 2025.
Best places to visit in August
Hottest month: | July | 30.8°C 87.4°F |
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Driest month: | August | 92mm 3.6ins |
Sunniest month: | June | 9.8hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 7.8°C 46°F |
Wettest month: | March | 161mm 6.3ins |