Carrickfergus weather in August (Antrim County, United Kingdom)

Looking to travel to Carrickfergus in August? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

Temperatures

In August, Carrickfergus generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 18°C, while nights can cool down to about 13°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Carrickfergus in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 98 mm for the month. Typically around 17 days of rainfall is expected.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 139 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Carrickfergus. August typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Carrickfergus, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 98 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 89% *  

Sunshine 139 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 29% *  

* Data from: Belfast, Ireland (27 KM, 16 Miles).

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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 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 Carrickfergus, 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

6/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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