Castlereagh weather in August (Down County, United Kingdom)

How is August weather typically in Castlereagh? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The month of August in Castlereagh typically includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During August, the summer season is in full swing. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 18°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 13°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Castlereagh in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 92 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 17 days will experience 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.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Castlereagh. July and August typically offer 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 Castlereagh climate page with graphs.

 

Castlereagh, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Water Temperature 13°C *  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 92 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 89% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 139 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 29% *  

* Data from: Belfast, Ireland (24 KM, 15 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in August

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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 Castlereagh, 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. With a water temperature of around 13°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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