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Portpatrick Climate by Month

Temperatures in Portpatrick experience a moderate degree of variance through the seasons. Days can be mild, while the cooler months tend to be cold. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average day and night temperature

In Portpatrick, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Average daytime temperatures range from a moderate 17°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

Portpatrick has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1256 mm of rainfall per year. While rainfall varies throughout the year, each season offers its own charm. November brings wetter days averaging 143 mm of precipitation, spread over 20 rainy days. In contrast, May experiences a drier climate, with about 70 mm of rainfall spread across 16 rainy days.

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 Portpatrick. 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 (73 KM, 45 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Belfast, Ireland (73 KM, 45 Miles).

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

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Portpatrick?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 17°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Portpatrick?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 9°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Portpatrick?
    November tops the wettest month list with 143 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Portpatrick?
    May is the driest month with 70 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Portpatrick?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 184 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Portpatrick

    Sat   Nov 23
    14°C | 4°C
    SE 43 km/h
    39 mm
    broken clouds and rain

    broken clouds and rain

    Sun   Nov 24
    14°C | 8°C
    S 43 km/h
    3.7 mm
    almost clear and  chance of rain

    almost clear and chance of rain

    Mon   Nov 25
    9°C | 6°C
    W 40 km/h
    0.2 mm
    partly cloudy and slight rain

    partly cloudy and slight rain