Downpatrick weather in August (Down County, United Kingdom)

How is August weather typically in Downpatrick? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

August in Downpatrick generally includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 18°C, cooling off to about 13°C at night. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Precipitation

Downpatrick in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 89 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 16 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 139 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

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

 

Downpatrick, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 89 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 89% *  

Sunshine 139 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 29% *  

* Data from: Belfast, Ireland (48 KM, 29 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 Downpatrick, 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

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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