Downpatrick Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Downpatrick, Down County, United Kingdom, sees a moderate range of temperatures across the year, from 18°C (64°F) in August down to 9°C (48°F) in February.

Rainfall is high, totalling around 1063 mm (42 in) per year. November is the wettest month and April the driest. The most sunshine falls in May, with an average of 6.1 hours of daily sunshine.

Monthly Temperature in Downpatrick

The climate in Downpatrick experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 18°C (64°F) in August, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 9°C (48°F) during cooler months like February.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 13°C (55°F) in August to around 5°C (41°F) during February.

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Temperature ranges by month

Rainfall in Downpatrick

Downpatrick experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1063 mm (42 in) 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 (4.4 in), and the driest month, April, with 72 mm (2.8 in), is minimal. For more details, please visit our Downpatrick Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Sunshine Hours in Downpatrick

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Belfast, Ireland (48 KM, 29 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Belfast, Ireland (48 KM, 29 Miles).

Daily percentage of sunshine

Data from: Belfast, Ireland (48 KM, 29 Miles).

Humidity in Downpatrick by Month

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

Data from: Belfast, Ireland (48 KM, 29 Miles).

Downpatrick 3-Day Forecast

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Best Time to Visit Downpatrick

The best time to visit Downpatrick is during June, July, August and September, when the weather provides comfortable temperatures between 16°C (62°F) and 18°C (65°F). With rainfall of 82 mm (3.2 in) to 89 mm (3.5 in), you can expect pleasant weather during your visit in these months.

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