Londonderry weather in August (Londonderry County, United Kingdom)

Is Londonderry a good destination in August, weather-wise? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In August, Londonderry typically experiences pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. August marks the summer season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 19°C. But by evening, they drop to around 12°C.

Precipitation

Londonderry in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 108 mm for the month. With the most rainfall occurring this month, it's practical to keep an umbrella handy for sudden downpours. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 20 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 140 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 Londonderry. May, July, August, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February 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 Londonderry climate page with graphs.

 

Londonderry, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 67%  

Precipitation 108 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Sunshine 140 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Londonderry, 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

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