Downpatrick Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The weather in Downpatrick sees moderate temperature fluctuations over the course of a year.
Temperatures can be pleasant at the high end
to roughly cold at the low end.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Downpatrick experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 18°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 9°C during cooler months like February.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 5°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Downpatrick experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1063 mm of precipitation annually. Year-round, Downpatrick has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, November, with 111 mm, and the driest month, April, with 72 mm, is minimal.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Downpatrick. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.1 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.3 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The city experiences its highest humidity in September, reaching 91%. In February, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 86%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Downpatrick in the United Kingdom
Other facts from our historical weather data:August has an average maximum temperature of 18°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 9°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 111 mm of rainfall.
April is the driest month with 72 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 184 hours of sunshine.
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