Downpatrick, United Kingdom experiences average highs of 13°C (55°F) and lows of 9°C (48°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is frequent, averaging about 14 rainy days per month. Average highs have warmed by 0.7°C (1.3°F) across the available records.
Downpatrick, United Kingdom Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Downpatrick, United Kingdom. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Dec 
Wetter season: Jul–Nov At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
4.4/10
Best: May, June, July, August, September
UV Index
3
Low
Temperature 13°C / 9°C
Feels Like 10°C / 5°C
Rainy Days 14
Rainfall 85 mm
Sunshine 7 h
Humidity 81%
Wind Speed 27 km/h
Dew Point 7°C
Snow Days 1 days
Frost Days 1 days
Hottest Month
18°C
July
Avg Low13°C
Rain15days
Coldest Month
5°C
January
Avg High8°C
Rain14days
Driest Month
11days
April
Avg High11°C
Avg Low6°C
Windiest Month
33 km/h
February (Gusts 55)
Sea Temperature
7°C – 16°C
Warmest water: August (
16.4°C
)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, March, December due to very cold temperatures, frequent rain.
Sun Position
Sunrise 04:49
Daylight 17.2h
Sunset 22:00
Live conditions—
Downpatrick on the map · live conditions
Downpatrick, United Kingdom
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- City
- Downpatrick
- Population
- 10.5K
- Coordinates
- 54.33°, -5.72°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 11°C
Avg Low 7°C
Rain 12 days/mo
1/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 17°C
Avg Low 13°C
Rain 14 days/mo
3/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 13°C
Avg Low 10°C
Rain 15 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 8°C
Avg Low 5°C
Rain 14 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 8°C / 5°C . Feb: 8°C / 5°C . Mar: 9°C / 5°C . Apr: 11°C / 6°C . May: 14°C / 9°C . Jun: 17°C / 12°C . Jul: 18°C / 13°C . Aug: 18°C / 13°C . Sep: 16°C / 12°C . Oct: 13°C / 10°C . Nov: 10°C / 7°C . Dec: 9°C / 6°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 78 mm. Feb: 85 mm. Mar: 78 mm. Apr: 58 mm. May: 55 mm. Jun: 73 mm. Jul: 86 mm. Aug: 93 mm. Sep: 98 mm. Oct: 111 mm. Nov: 101 mm. Dec: 101 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 83%. Feb: 80%. Mar: 80%. Apr: 78%. May: 79%. Jun: 79%. Jul: 81%. Aug: 81%. Sep: 81%. Oct: 81%. Nov: 82%. Dec: 84%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 30 km/h . Feb: 33 km/h . Mar: 28 km/h . Apr: 25 km/h . May: 23 km/h . Jun: 23 km/h . Jul: 22 km/h . Aug: 24 km/h . Sep: 26 km/h . Oct: 29 km/h . Nov: 30 km/h . Dec: 31 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 4h. Feb: 5h. Mar: 7h. Apr: 9h. May: 11h. Jun: 10h. Jul: 9h. Aug: 9h. Sep: 7h. Oct: 5h. Nov: 4h. Dec: 3h.
Sea Temperature
Sea Temperatureswim
Line chart showing monthly sea temperature. Jan: 7°C . Feb: 8°C . Mar: 8°C . Apr: 10°C . May: 14°C . Jun: 15°C . Jul: 16°C . Aug: 16°C . Sep: 15°C . Oct: 14°C . Nov: 11°C . Dec: 9°C .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 1. Feb: UV 2. Mar: UV 3. Apr: UV 4. May: UV 5. Jun: UV 6. Jul: UV 5. Aug: UV 5. Sep: UV 3. Oct: UV 2. Nov: UV 1. Dec: UV 1.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 1 days. Feb: 2 days. Mar: 1 days. Apr: 0 days. May: 0 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 0 days. Nov: 0 days. Dec: 0 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have warmed by 0.7°C (1.3°F) across the available records. Average rainfall is trending wetter by about 13 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jul 2025 · 19°C | Jul · 18°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · 4°C | Jan · 5°C |
| Wettest month | Sep 2025 · 140 mm | Oct · 111 mm |
| Windiest month | Feb 2025 · 32 km/h | Feb · 33 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Poor April
Poor May best
Fair June best
Good July best
Good August best
Good September best
Good October
Poor November
Poor December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C / 5°C | 4°C / 0°C | 14days (78 mm) Wet | 3.8h Poor | 83% Humid | 0.9 Low | Poor | View Details |
| February | 8°C / 5°C | 4°C / -1°C | 14days (85 mm) Wet | 5.1h Fair | 80% Humid | 1.5 Low | Poor | View Details |
| March | 9°C / 5°C | 5°C / 0°C | 14days (78 mm) Wet | 6.8h Fair | 80% Humid | 2.9 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| April | 11°C / 6°C | 7°C / 2°C | 11days (58 mm) Wet | 8.9h Good | 78% Humid | 3.9 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| May best | 14°C / 9°C | 12°C / 6°C | 11days (55 mm) Wet | 10.7h Excellent | 79% Humid | 5.3 High | Fair | View Details |
| June best | 17°C / 12°C | 15°C / 9°C | 14days (73 mm) Wet | 10.3h Excellent | 79% Humid | 5.6 High | Good | View Details |
| July best | 18°C / 13°C | 17°C / 11°C | 15days (86 mm) Wet | 9.1h Good | 81% Humid | 5.1 High | Good | View Details |
| August best | 18°C / 13°C | 16°C / 11°C | 14days (93 mm) Wet | 8.9h Good | 81% Humid | 4.8 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| September best | 16°C / 12°C | 14°C / 9°C | 14days (98 mm) Wet | 7.4h Good | 81% Humid | 3.3 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| October | 13°C / 10°C | 10°C / 6°C | 16days (111 mm) Wet | 5.3h Fair | 81% Humid | 1.9 Low | Poor | View Details |
| November | 10°C / 7°C | 7°C / 3°C | 15days (101 mm) Wet | 4h Fair | 82% Humid | 1.1 Low | Poor | View Details |
| December | 9°C / 6°C | 5°C / 1°C | 14days (101 mm) Wet | 2.8h Poor | 84% Humid | 0.6 Low | Poor | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Downpatrick are May, June, July, August, September, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Downpatrick, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Downpatrick is July, with average daytime highs of 18°C (64°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Downpatrick is January, with average overnight lows of 5°C (40°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Downpatrick is October, averaging 111mm of precipitation across 16 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Downpatrick runs through October, July, November, January, with the heaviest rainfall in October. Based on 10-year averages for Downpatrick.
Downpatrick receives approximately 83 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is May with around 11 hours. Based on climate data for Downpatrick.
The least favorable months to visit Downpatrick are January, February, March, December, primarily due to very cold temperatures, frequent rain. For the best conditions, consider May, June, July, August, September instead.
The annual average UV index in Downpatrick is 3, classified as moderate. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Downpatrick is 81%, classified as humid. High humidity makes warm temperatures feel significantly hotter — lightweight, breathable clothing is recommended.
Sea temperatures in Summer average 12°C (54°F), which most swimmers will find too cold without a wetsuit.
Yes, Downpatrick receives snow. Months with snowfall average 1 snow days and 2 cm (1 in) of accumulation, with about 1 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Downpatrick are 27 km/h (17 mph). The windiest month is February with peak winds reaching 33 km/h (21 mph) (gusts up to 55 km/h / 34 mph).
Downpatrick averages 1 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 71%. The clearest skies occur in April.
The annual average dew point in Downpatrick is 7°C (45°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Downpatrick has a Oceanic climate, classified as Cfb under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Downpatrick ranges from 5°C (41°F) to 10°C (50°F) on average. Wind chill makes winters feel noticeably colder than the actual temperature — layered clothing is recommended.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Downpatrick. It earns a climate score of 7/10 with Good.
For June in Downpatrick, pack Layered clothing, Light jacket, Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Waterproof shoes. With average highs of 17°C (62°F) and 14 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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