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Weather in August in Antrim County

Considering a trip to Antrim County this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

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. In August, it is 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.

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

Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 139 hours of sunlight expected in Belfast. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

For a closer look at August's conditions in Antrim County, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Antrim County's yearly weather, check out our Antrim County climate page.

Where to go in Antrim County in August

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Antrim County on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

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.

Belfast
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<<   July July
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19°C 
12°C 
148 hours 
93 mm 
15 days 
19°C 
12°C 
139 hours 
92 mm 
17 days 
17°C 
11°C 
109 hours 
83 mm 
17 days 
Climate in Belfast

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.

Portrush
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<<   July July
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16°C 
12°C 
141 hours 
102 mm 
18 days 
17°C 
13°C 
140 hours 
110 mm 
20 days 
16°C 
12°C 
118 hours 
108 mm 
20 days 
Climate in Portrush

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.

Bushmills
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<<   July July
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16°C 
12°C 
141 hours 
99 mm 
18 days 
17°C 
13°C 
140 hours 
107 mm 
20 days 
16°C 
12°C 
118 hours 
107 mm 
20 days 
Climate in Bushmills

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.

Cushendall
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<<   July July
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17°C 
12°C 
148 hours 
99 mm 
18 days 
18°C 
12°C 
139 hours 
103 mm 
19 days 
16°C 
11°C 
109 hours 
93 mm 
20 days 
Climate in Cushendall

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.

Ballycastle
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<<   July July
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16°C 
12°C 
148 hours 
98 mm 
18 days 
17°C 
13°C 
139 hours 
105 mm 
19 days 
16°C 
12°C 
109 hours 
105 mm 
20 days 
Climate in Ballycastle

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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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