Weather in August in Antrim County
Planning a getaway to Antrim County this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Antrim County in August?
Antrim County is a region in the United Kingdom. August in Antrim County generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. It's the height of summer.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between mild in Ballintoy at 16°C to pleasant in Aghalee at 20°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 12°C in Aghalee and 13°C in Ballintoy. On average, August is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Antrim County.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Antrim County, check out the map below.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Aghalee with an average of 89 mm to high rainfall in Portrush with 110 mm.Average sunshine
The city Belfast usually sees around 139 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.For a more detailed look at Antrim County's conditions throughout the year, check out our Antrim County climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Antrim County?
Belfast
In August Belfast generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Portrush
In August Portrush generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Bushmills
In August Bushmills generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Cushendall
In August Cushendall generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Ballycastle
In August Ballycastle generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Antrim County?
We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Antrim County with overall pleasant weather in Belfast. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
On average, the best time to visit Antrim County is in July and August with generally pleasant weather in Belfast. The weather in January, February, March and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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