Portaferry weather in August (Down County, United Kingdom)

Interested in knowing the climate of Portaferry in August? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In August, Portaferry tends to experience moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 18°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 13°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Precipitation

Portaferry in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 84 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 16 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 139 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Portaferry. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Portaferry, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 84 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 89% *  

Sunshine 139 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 29% *  

Data from: Belfast, Ireland (52 KM, 32 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in August

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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 Portaferry, 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

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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