August verdict

Manchester, England, United Kingdom in August

Weather score39Poor

Poor for holiday weather

Average highs are around 20°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 82mm, so some wet days are possible.

Manchester, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom travel weather guide
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August weather

Monthly averages

Temp

20°C

Rain

82mm

Sun

5h

Sea

17°C

Weather score

39

Poor

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 20°C, so pack for cooler days.

Showers

Rainfall averages 82mm, so some wet days are possible.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 5h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 17°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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August20°C average high

August is one of Manchester's hottest months, so shade and slower afternoons matter.

Warmest monthsJune to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

August82mm average rain

August is one of Manchester's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.

Driest monthsJanuary to September and December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

August5 hours average sun

August is brighter than Manchester's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.

Brightest monthsMay to August

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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August17°C average sea

August is one of Manchester's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.

Warmest seaJuly to September

Sea temperatures are usually near 16°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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August39 weather score

August is one of Manchester's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.

Best weather monthsJune to August

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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