Holywood weather in August (Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom)

Can you expect sunny skies in Holywood in August? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Holywood includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. The summer season takes place during August. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 19°C, while night temperatures can drop to 11°C.

Precipitation

Holywood in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 108 mm for the month. You can typically expect 17 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 135 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures June and July generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Holywood, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 108 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 135 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 28% *  

Data from: Eskdalemuir, the United Kingdom (37 KM, 23 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 Holywood, 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

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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