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Manly Weather in August

Manly in August

The short of it: Manly in August averages a high of 18 °C (64 °F) and a low of 9 °C (49 °F), with 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain and about 10 h 53 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and November. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 18° · low 9° · rain 80 mm · daylight 10 h 53 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: April & November

Thirty years of records give Manly an average August high of 18°, a low of 9° and some 80 mm of rain. Much like July: highs about 18°, nights near 9°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 80 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 10 h 53 min in mid-August, 46 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates August 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are April and November.

Against its neighbours, Manly runs cooler than most and wetter than most in August. Dee Why, 5 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

August in Manly, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus July
1° warmer, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus September
2° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 53 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Dee WhyNew South Wales5 km N18°9°79 mm
MosmanNew South Wales6 km SW18°9°76 mm
ChatswoodNew South Wales10 km W18°8°72 mm
Sydney Central Business DistrictNew South Wales11 km SW19°9°69 mm
SydneyNew South Wales11 km SW19°9°69 mm
Surry HillsNew South Wales12 km SW19°9°76 mm
RandwickNew South Wales13 km SSW19°9°76 mm
Saint IvesNew South Wales14 km WNW18°7°65 mm

The Almanac · Manly Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
August
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Much like July: highs about 18°, nights near 9°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 80 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Manly by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January25°19°118 mm15 km/h14 h 10 min✦✦✦
February26°19°152 mm14 km/h13 h 21 min✦✦✦
March25°18°142 mm13 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦✦
April23°15°111 mm13 km/h11 h 17 min✦✦✦
May20°13°99 mm13 km/h10 h 23 min✦✦✦
June18°11°140 mm13 km/h9 h 55 min✦✦✦
July17°9°80 mm14 km/h10 h 7 min✦✦✦
August18°9°80 mm14 km/h10 h 53 min✦✦✦
September20°11°74 mm14 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦
October22°14°74 mm14 km/h13 h 0 min✦✦✦
November23°16°92 mm17 km/h13 h 56 min✦✦✦
December24°18°88 mm17 km/h14 h 23 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Manly in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Manly in August?

Days average 18 °C (64 °F) and nights 9 °C (49 °F), with about 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 18°, nights near 9°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 80 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Manly?

The Almanac gives August 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are April and November.

How long are the days in Manly in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 10 h 53 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 55 min in June to 14 h 23 min in December.

Does it snow in Manly in August?

Hardly — August nights average 9 °C (49 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Manly in August?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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