Hillsborough weather in August (Down County, United Kingdom)

Will it be warm or cold in Hillsborough this August? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In August, Hillsborough usually has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Experience the summer season in August. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 19°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 12°C.

Precipitation

Hillsborough in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 90 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 18 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 139 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Hillsborough, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Water Temperature 13°C *  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 90 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 89% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 139 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 29% *  

* Data from: Belfast, Ireland (22 KM, 14 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 Hillsborough, 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

Interested in more climate information?

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