Portpatrick, United Kingdom experiences average highs of 12°C (54°F) and lows of 9°C (48°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is frequent, averaging about 16 rainy days per month. Average highs have warmed by 0.7°C (1.3°F) across the available records.
Portpatrick, United Kingdom Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Portpatrick, United Kingdom. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Mar–Aug 
Wetter season: Jan–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
3.9/10
Best: June, July, August, September
UV Index
3
Low
Temperature 12°C / 9°C
Feels Like 9°C / 5°C
Rainy Days 16
Rainfall 105 mm
Sunshine 7 h
Humidity 81%
Wind Speed 31 km/h
Dew Point 7°C
Snow Days 2 days
Hottest Month
16°C
August
Avg Low14°C
Rain16days
Coldest Month
6°C
February
Avg High8°C
Rain17days
Driest Month
11days
April
Avg High10°C
Avg Low7°C
Windiest Month
38 km/h
February (Gusts 60)
Sea Temperature
8°C – 16°C
Warmest water: August (
16.1°C
)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, March, December due to very cold temperatures, heavy rainfall.
Sun Position
Sunrise 04:43
Daylight 17.3h
Sunset 22:01
Live conditions—
Portpatrick on the map · live conditions
Portpatrick, United Kingdom
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- City
- Portpatrick
- Population
- 620
- Coordinates
- 54.84°, -5.12°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 10°C
Avg Low 7°C
Rain 13 days/mo
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 15°C
Avg Low 13°C
Rain 15 days/mo
3/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 13°C
Avg Low 11°C
Rain 18 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 8°C
Avg Low 6°C
Rain 18 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 / 6°C . Feb: 8°C / 6°C . Mar: 8°C / 6°C . Apr: 10°C / 7°C . May: 12°C / 10°C . Jun: 14°C / 12°C . Jul: 16°C / 13°C . Aug: 16°C / 14°C . Sep: 15°C / 13°C . Oct: 13°C / 11°C . Nov: 11°C / 8°C . Dec: 9°C / 7°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 110 mm. Feb: 114 mm. Mar: 86 mm. Apr: 61 mm. May: 62 mm. Jun: 84 mm. Jul: 101 mm. Aug: 108 mm. Sep: 121 mm. Oct: 135 mm. Nov: 136 mm. Dec: 140 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 80%. Feb: 80%. Mar: 81%. Apr: 79%. May: 81%. Jun: 84%. Jul: 85%. Aug: 84%. Sep: 81%. Oct: 79%. Nov: 79%. Dec: 82%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 36 km/h . Feb: 38 km/h . Mar: 32 km/h . Apr: 28 km/h . May: 25 km/h . Jun: 26 km/h . Jul: 25 km/h . Aug: 27 km/h . Sep: 31 km/h . Oct: 34 km/h . Nov: 35 km/h . Dec: 36 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 4h. Feb: 5h. Mar: 7h. Apr: 10h. May: 11h. Jun: 11h. Jul: 11h. Aug: 10h. Sep: 8h. Oct: 5h. Nov: 4h. Dec: 3h.
Sea Temperature
Sea Temperatureswim
Line chart showing monthly sea temperature. Jan: 9°C . Feb: 8°C . Mar: 8°C . Apr: 10°C . May: 12°C . Jun: 14°C . Jul: 15°C . Aug: 16°C . Sep: 16°C . Oct: 14°C . Nov: 13°C . Dec: 11°C .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 1. Feb: UV 1. 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: 3 days. Feb: 3 days. Mar: 2 days. Apr: 1 days. May: 0 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 0 days. Nov: 1 days. Dec: 2 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 12 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Aug 2025 · 17°C | Aug · 16°C |
| Coldest month | Feb 2025 · 6°C | Feb · 6°C |
| Wettest month | Nov 2025 · 192 mm | Dec · 140 mm |
| Windiest month | Nov 2025 · 37 km/h | Feb · 38 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Wet 
February
Poor March
Poor April
Poor May
Fair June best
Good July best
Good August best
Good September best
Fair October
Wet November
Wet December
Wet | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C / 6°C | 3°C / 0°C | 19days (110 mm) Wet | 3.6h Poor | 80% Humid | 0.8 Low | Wet | View Details |
| February | 8°C / 6°C | 3°C / -1°C | 17days (114 mm) Wet | 5.2h Fair | 80% Humid | 1.4 Low | Poor | View Details |
| March | 8°C / 6°C | 4°C / 0°C | 16days (86 mm) Wet | 7.2h Good | 81% Humid | 2.8 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| April | 10°C / 7°C | 6°C / 2°C | 11days (61 mm) Wet | 9.6h Good | 79% Humid | 4 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| May | 12°C / 10°C | 10°C / 6°C | 12days (62 mm) Wet | 11.2h Excellent | 81% Humid | 5.3 High | Fair | View Details |
| June best | 14°C / 12°C | 13°C / 9°C | 14days (84 mm) Wet | 11.2h Excellent | 84% Humid | 5.7 High | Good | View Details |
| July best | 16°C / 13°C | 15°C / 11°C | 16days (101 mm) Wet | 10.5h Excellent | 85% Humid | 5.3 High | Good | View Details |
| August best | 16°C / 14°C | 15°C / 11°C | 16days (108 mm) Wet | 9.7h Good | 84% Humid | 4.8 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| September best | 15°C / 13°C | 13°C / 9°C | 17days (121 mm) Wet | 7.7h Good | 81% Humid | 3.4 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| October | 13°C / 11°C | 10°C / 6°C | 18days (135 mm) Wet | 5.2h Fair | 79% Humid | 1.8 Low | Wet | View Details |
| November | 11°C / 8°C | 6°C / 3°C | 18days (136 mm) Wet | 4h Fair | 79% Humid | 1 Low | Wet | View Details |
| December | 9°C / 7°C | 5°C / 1°C | 19days (140 mm) Wet | 2.7h Poor | 82% Humid | 0.6 Low | Wet | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Portpatrick are June, July, August, September, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Portpatrick, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Portpatrick is August, with average daytime highs of 16°C (61°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Portpatrick is February, with average overnight lows of 6°C (42°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Portpatrick is December, averaging 140mm of precipitation across 19 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Portpatrick runs through January, December, October, November, with the heaviest rainfall in January. Based on 10-year averages for Portpatrick.
Portpatrick receives approximately 88 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is May with around 11 hours. Based on climate data for Portpatrick.
The least favorable months to visit Portpatrick are January, February, March, December, primarily due to very cold temperatures, heavy rainfall. For the best conditions, consider June, July, August, September instead.
The annual average UV index in Portpatrick is 3, classified as moderate. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Portpatrick 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, Portpatrick receives snow. Months with snowfall average 2 snow days and 1 cm (0 in) of accumulation, with about 0 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Portpatrick are 31 km/h (19 mph). The windiest month is February with peak winds reaching 38 km/h (23 mph) (gusts up to 60 km/h / 37 mph).
Portpatrick averages 1 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 71%. The clearest skies occur in May.
The annual average dew point in Portpatrick is 7°C (45°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Portpatrick 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 Portpatrick ranges from 5°C (41°F) to 9°C (48°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 Portpatrick. It earns a climate score of 7/10 with Good.
For June in Portpatrick, pack Layered clothing, Light jacket, Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Waterproof shoes. With average highs of 14°C (58°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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