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

Wondering what the weather is like in Portpatrick during August? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In August, Portpatrick typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 17°C, cooling down at night to around 14°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Portpatrick in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 97 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 18 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

With about 139 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Portpatrick. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, 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 Portpatrick climate page with graphs.

 

Portpatrick, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 97 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 89% *  

Sunshine 139 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 29% *  

Data from: Belfast, Ireland (73 KM, 45 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 Portpatrick, 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

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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