Manchester · August
Run in the morning.
Cool month: average high 67°F, low 54°F. Humidity averages 80% — the limiting factor on most runs. Expect 23 rain days — plan around the radar. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
Avg high / low
67° / 54°F
Humidity
80%
Rain days
23/mo
Wind
12 mph
What August feels like in Manchester
Sunrise
05:50
Mid-month average
Sunset
20:34
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Manchester in August
The kit for August in Manchester: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
August vs the surrounding months
vs July
-1° avg high
+1 rain days
Manchester in July →
August
67°F avg high
23 rain days
Best: morning
vs September
+3° avg high
+6 rain days
Manchester in September →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Manchester in August?+
Morning. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
What's the average temperature in Manchester in August?+
Average high 67°F, average low 54°F.
How does August compare to surrounding months in Manchester?+
Compared to July (avg high 68°F), August is cooler. Compared to September (avg high 64°F), August is warmer.
Does it rain often in Manchester in August?+
Expect about 23 measurable rain days in August, on average.