Portrush Weather in August

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

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

August is in the summer in Portrush and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

Portrush weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 17.1°C 62.7°F
Nightly temperature 10.2°C 50.3°F
Average temperature 13.6°C 56.5°F
Daily sunshine 4.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 92 mm 3.6 ins
Rainy days 20 days
Sea temperature 14.3°C 57.8°F
Humidity 88%
Windspeed 19.1kph 12 mph

On average August is the 6th wettest month of the year in Portrush with around 92mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Portrush

Portrush average temperature in August

August rainfall

Portrush average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Portrush 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 Portrush in August 2024.

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Portrush weather stats

Portrush weather statistics
Hottest month: July 16.9°C 62.4°F
Driest month: April 65mm 2.6ins
Sunniest month: May 6.3hrs
Coldest month: January 6.6°C 43.9°F
Wettest month: October 124mm 4.9ins
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