Ballycastle weather in August (Antrim County, United Kingdom)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Ballycastle this August? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of August in Ballycastle typically includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 17°C, while nights can cool down to about 13°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Precipitation

Ballycastle in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 105 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 19 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 139 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June and July typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Ballycastle climate page with graphs.

 

Ballycastle, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 65%  

Precipitation 105 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 89% *  

Sunshine 139 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 29% *  

Data from: Belfast, Ireland (61 KM, 38 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in August

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Ballycastle, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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