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Portaferry Climate by Month

The temperature in Portaferry varies moderately throughout the year. The temperatures shift from mild to cold. It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

The weather in Portaferry changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. On average, daytime temperatures range from a moderate 18°C in August to a chilly 9°C in February. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 5°C in February.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Portaferry has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1028 mm of rainfall annually. The wettest period in Portaferry occurs in November, which receives around 109 mm of precipitation. During the driest month, April, Portaferry experiences moderate rainfall, totaling approximately 68 mm. The consistent precipitation levels throughout the year contribute to a relatively stable climate.

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

Sunshine over the year

In Portaferry, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.1 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.3 hours per average day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Belfast, Ireland (52 KM, 32 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Belfast, Ireland (52 KM, 32 Miles).

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

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Portaferry?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 18°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Portaferry?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 9°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Portaferry?
    November tops the wettest month list with 109 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Portaferry?
    April is the driest month with 68 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Portaferry?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 184 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Portaferry

    Wed   Dec 11
    7°C | 4°C
    N 7 km/h
    overcast and no rain

    overcast and no rain

    Thu   Dec 12
    8°C | 5°C
    SE 14 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain

    Fri   Dec 13
    6°C | 3°C
    W 14 km/h
    0.8 mm
    broken clouds and  chance of slight rain

    broken clouds and chance of slight rain