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Downpatrick Climate by Month

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 day and night temperature

The climate in Downpatrick experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Average 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 average around 5°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

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

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.

Monthly hours of sunshine

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

Daily hours of sunshine

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

The best time of year to visit Downpatrick in the United Kingdom

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Downpatrick?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 18°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Downpatrick?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 9°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Downpatrick?
    November tops the wettest month list with 111 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Downpatrick?
    April is the driest month with 72 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Downpatrick?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 184 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Downpatrick

    Wed   Dec 11
    7°C | 3°C
    N 7 km/h
    overcast and no rain

    overcast and no rain

    Thu   Dec 12
    7°C | 5°C
    S 14 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain

    Fri   Dec 13
    7°C | 3°C
    NW 14 km/h
    4.3 mm
    overcast and rain

    overcast and rain