Month guide · Manchester · United Kingdom
Manchester in August
What August is really like in Manchester: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
August is one of the best months to visit Manchester. Expect average highs of 20°C (68°F), lows of 13°C (55°F), about 13 rainy days and roughly 14.8 hours of daylight. Summer holidays and the football season starts; hotels fill on Pride weekend and match days.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 20°C (68°F) / 13°C (55°F)
- Rainy days
- About 13
- Daylight
- About 14.8 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in August
August is the 2nd-warmest month in Manchester: days average 20°C (68°F) against a yearly average high of 14°C (57°F), and nights fall to about 13°C (55°F). Rain falls on roughly 13 of its 31 days. Compared with July (21°C (70°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs drop to around 18°C (64°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 05:49
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 20:38
- Daylight
- About 14.8 hours
Summer (June–August). Long evenings, outdoor festivals and Pride, with mild temperatures and regular showers; hotels fill on concert and match weekends.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 4 for crowds (the peak is June at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in June). Book accommodation early: August is one of the pricier months.
Events in August
- Manchester Pride (usually the late-August bank holiday weekend)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in August
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Gallery · City Centre
Manchester Art Gallery
Behind a Greek Revival portico on Mosley Street, the city gallery is known for its Pre-Raphaelite paintings by Rossetti, Holman Hunt and Ford Madox Brown, along with decorative arts and changing contemporary exhibitions.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- Rainy day
- Kids
Gallery · University
The Whitworth
Have lunch in the glass-walled café overlooking the park, then explore the textile galleries.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- Rainy day
- Architecture
Experience · Trafford
Old Trafford stadium tour
Manchester United's stadium, nicknamed the Theatre of Dreams, holds about 74,000 fans.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Kids
- Rainy day
Experience · Eastlands
Etihad Stadium tour
Take the Metrolink to Etihad Campus; the stop is right beside the stadium.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 20°C, lows near 13°C and 13 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Manchester?
It is one of the best months to visit Manchester. Summer holidays and the football season starts; hotels fill on Pride weekend and match days.
+How warm is Manchester in August?
Average highs are around 20°C (68°F) and lows around 13°C (55°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Manchester in August?
Expect rain on about 13 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.