Antrim County weather in August
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 moderate to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. In August, it is summer.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between moderate 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.
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. 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.
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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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