Belfast Weather in August

What's the weather like in Belfast (N Ireland) in August 2024?

The climate in Belfast during August can be summarized as mild and a little damp.

August is in the summer in Belfast and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

Belfast weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 18.1°C 64.5°F
Nightly temperature 10.6°C 51°F
Average temperature 14.3°C 57.7°F
Daily sunshine 5.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 89 mm 3.5 ins
Rainy days 17 days
Sea temperature 14.9°C 58.8°F
Humidity 86%
Windspeed 16.9kph 11 mph

On average August is the 6th wettest month of the year in Belfast with around 89mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Belfast

Belfast average temperature in August

August rainfall

Belfast average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Belfast average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Belfast in August 2024.

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Belfast weather stats

Belfast weather statistics
Hottest month: July 18.2°C 64.8°F
Driest month: April 63mm 2.5ins
Sunniest month: May 6.5hrs
Coldest month: January 6.7°C 44.1°F
Wettest month: January 101mm 4ins
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