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Belfast Weather in August

August is one of the perfect months to visit Belfast, with daytime temperatures of 21°C (70°F) and lows of 6°C (43°F) at night. Rainfall is minimal, averaging just 12 mm (0.5 in) for the month.

Rainfall in Belfast in August

Typically, about 2 days will experience rainfall, with an average of 12 mm (0.5 in) for the month. Any rain that does arrive is likely to be fairly light and short-lived.

Temperature in Belfast in August

August in Belfast is generally perfect, with days reaching 21°C (70°F) and nights settling around 6°C (43°F). The difference between afternoon and evening temperatures is usually noticeable. With overnight lows of 6°C (43°F), nights are cold. The cold air does make for deep, comfortable sleep if you have enough blankets.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a good time to visit Belfast.

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Belfast Temperature in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C (43°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 21°C (70°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 6%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 12 mm (0.5 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 2 days  

Best Places in South Africa in August

Find out more about the weather in South Africa and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of South Africa in August →

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Belfast in August

Pleasant temperatures in August mean you can pack light but flexibel pieces. Think cotton t-shirts, comfortable walking shorts, and one warmer layer for evenings. A light sweater or denim jacket works well. With minimal rainfall expected, you can leave the rain gear at home.

What To Do in Belfast in August

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

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Camping
5/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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