Belfast weather in August

Belfast, United Kingdom
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August in Belfast: nice, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.

#3 of 12 months in Belfast · #294 of 897 destinations to visit in August · comfort 86/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Belfast climate normals — August

Daytime high18°C / 64°F😎 nice
Nighttime low13°C / 56°F
Rainfall101 mm / 4 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days15 days
Humidity80%💦 very humid
Dew point12°C / 54°F
Sunshine9.1 h/day
Daylight14.9 h
Wind19 km/h / 12 mph
Air quality (US AQI)30🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Belfast in August — FAQ

Is August a good time to visit Belfast?
August in Belfast: nice, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Belfast on SeasonMap's comfort score (86/100).
What is the weather like in Belfast in August?
In August, Belfast averages a daily high of 17.9°C and a low of 13.3°C, with about 101.1 mm of rain over roughly 15.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Belfast in August?
Belfast has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 30 in August.

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