Omagh Weather in August (1981–2025)

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August at a Glance in Omagh

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
17.5°C
Avg Low
❄️
10.5°C
Avg Temp
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14.0°C
Avg Rain
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109 mm
Avg Humidity
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87%
Avg Wind
🌬️
3.2 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
3.6
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
+5.4°C
temp difference
❄️Cool afternoons🌤️Cool mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌧️Wet month💨Breezy💦Humid air

Omagh August Weather Overview

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Omagh, with average highs near 17.5°C and lows around 10.5°C (mean 14°C). It is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 109 mm of rainfall and 87% relative humidity across the period.

Omagh August Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Omagh. Across 45 years of records, the warmest August in Omagh was 1995 — when the month averaged 16.7°C — while the coldest was 1986 at 11.2°C. Typical August days reach 17.5°C with nights near 10.5°C. The long-term August temperature trend is broadly flat.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp14.1°C→14.9°C+0.8°C
Max Temp17.8°C→18.4°C+0.6°C
Min Temp10.4°C→11.3°C+0.9°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

11.0°C–12.5°C4 yr (9%)
12.5°C–14.0°C17 yr (38%)
14.0°C–15.5°C21 yr (47%)
15.5°C–17.0°C3 yr (7%)

Omagh August Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

August is a relatively wet time of year in Omagh, averaging 109 mm of rainfall. The wettest August on record was 1985 with 224 mm, while the driest was 1995 at 21 mm.

Omagh August Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Omagh during August averages 87%. The most humid August was 2008 at 90%, and the least humid was 2022 at 84%.

Omagh August Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

August receives about 3.6 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Omagh. The sunniest August was 1995 at 4.6 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2008 at 3.

Omagh August Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Omagh during August is 3.2 m/s. The windiest August was 1985 at 4.2 m/s, while the calmest was 1983 at 2.4 m/s.

What August Feels Like in Omagh

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Cool
Morning
🌞
Cool
Afternoon
🌆
Cool
Evening
Rain chanceHigh
Outdoor comfort★★★☆☆

How August Ranks in Omagh

🔥2nd warmest month of the year
🌧️3rd wettest month of the year
☀️4th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Omagh Weather by Month

Omagh August Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp13.6°C14.1°C14.2°C13.5°C14.9°C+1.3°C
Avg High17.1°C17.6°C17.6°C16.9°C18.4°C+1.3°C
Avg Low10.0°C10.5°C10.7°C10.2°C11.3°C+1.3°C
Avg Rain117 mm95 mm114 mm114 mm107 mm-10 mm

Extreme August Records in Omagh

🔥Warmest August25.6°C2003
🧊Coldest August5.0°C1986
🌧️Wettest August224 mm1985
🏜️Driest August21 mm1995
🌬️Windiest August4.2 m/s1985

Key Insights for August

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August temperatures in Omagh have risen by about 0.8°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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August has ranged from a record low of 5°C (1986) to a record high of 25.6°C (2003).

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Rainfall in August is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 109 mm, with a wettest year of 224 mm.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Omagh?

One of the best times to visit Omagh

August is one of the best times to visit Omagh. Expect days averaging 17.5°C and nights around 10.5°C (mean 14°C) — warmer than Omagh's yearly average — with higher rainfall (109 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Omagh's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Omagh Weather in August — In Depth

☀️ August climate overview

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Omagh, with average highs near 17.5°C and lows around 10.5°C (mean 14°C). It is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 109 mm of rainfall and 87% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in August

August averages 109 mm of rainfall in Omagh, a relatively wet time of year compared with the rest of the year. The wettest August on record saw 224 mm (1985), and the driest just 21 mm (1995). Humidity sits around 87% and average wind speed is 3.2 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 3.6 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How August has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average August temperatures have risen by about 0.8°C. Daytime highs moved from 17.8°C to 18.4°C and overnight lows from 10.4°C to 11.3°C over the same span.
August Weather in Omagh, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202519.3°C15.7°C12.1°C24.0°C8.2°C76 mm86%3.3 m/s3.8
202417.1°C13.8°C10.4°C20.7°C6.7°C130 mm87%4.1 m/s3.5
202317.9°C14.7°C11.5°C22.6°C8.5°C123 mm88%3.6 m/s3.8
202219.0°C15.1°C11.1°C24.9°C8.5°C48 mm84%2.7 m/s4.5
202118.6°C15.0°C11.3°C22.7°C9.5°C106 mm88%2.5 m/s3.5
202018.4°C14.8°C11.1°C23.3°C6.8°C161 mm88%2.9 m/s3.5
201918.0°C14.5°C11.0°C21.5°C7.0°C162 mm88%3.6 m/s3.9
201817.1°C13.8°C10.5°C20.7°C6.0°C116 mm87%3.2 m/s3.4
201716.7°C13.3°C9.8°C19.3°C7.3°C135 mm88%3.3 m/s3.6
201617.7°C14.3°C11.0°C21.3°C8.2°C101 mm88%3.6 m/s3.6
201516.3°C12.8°C9.2°C19.8°C5.6°C149 mm88%3.2 m/s3.6
201415.7°C12.6°C9.6°C20.1°C5.4°C130 mm87%3.6 m/s3.7
201317.3°C14.1°C11.0°C20.9°C8.1°C78 mm87%3.3 m/s3.5
201217.8°C14.4°C11.1°C22.4°C7.3°C124 mm88%3.4 m/s3.8
201116.0°C12.6°C9.2°C19.6°C6.1°C74 mm86%2.7 m/s3.5
201016.4°C12.9°C9.5°C20.5°C5.7°C74 mm86%3.1 m/s4.1
200917.0°C13.8°C10.6°C20.2°C8.5°C170 mm88%3.8 m/s3.4
200817.3°C14.4°C11.5°C21.0°C9.1°C197 mm90%3.2 m/s3
200716.7°C13.4°C10.0°C20.4°C8.1°C114 mm89%3.2 m/s3.5
200617.2°C14.2°C11.2°C23.0°C8.2°C86 mm88%3.3 m/s3.4
200517.5°C13.9°C10.4°C21.7°C7.4°C120 mm88%3.1 m/s3.6
200418.1°C14.8°C11.5°C22.2°C8.2°C115 mm88%3.1 m/s3.4
200319.0°C15.0°C11.0°C25.6°C7.3°C34 mm86%2.6 m/s4
200218.2°C14.5°C10.8°C22.4°C7.6°C80 mm88%2.7 m/s3.4
200117.1°C13.6°C10.0°C21.6°C6.9°C117 mm88%2.7 m/s3.5
200017.9°C14.2°C10.4°C20.5°C7.7°C106 mm87%2.6 m/s4
199917.4°C13.9°C10.5°C21.5°C6.4°C124 mm88%3.2 m/s3.6
199817.5°C14.1°C10.7°C21.5°C6.5°C97 mm88%3.6 m/s3.7
199719.3°C15.7°C12.0°C23.2°C8.7°C82 mm86%3.2 m/s3.9
199616.9°C13.5°C10.1°C21.4°C6.5°C143 mm89%2.9 m/s3.4
1995 🔥21.0°C16.7°C12.3°C24.9°C8.0°C21 mm85%2.8 m/s4.6
199416.5°C13.1°C9.7°C21.1°C6.7°C87 mm86%3.1 m/s3.9
199315.8°C12.3°C8.7°C21.4°C5.9°C69 mm87%2.9 m/s3.7
199215.5°C12.3°C9.0°C18.6°C6.8°C156 mm85%3.8 m/s3.8
199118.5°C14.7°C11.0°C23.0°C7.1°C68 mm87%3.1 m/s3.7
199017.9°C14.6°C11.4°C22.9°C8.0°C99 mm87%3.3 m/s3.4
198917.2°C13.7°C10.2°C21.2°C5.9°C131 mm86%4 m/s3.3
198816.1°C12.9°C9.6°C20.8°C6.5°C136 mm88%3.8 m/s3.5
198717.5°C14.0°C10.5°C22.4°C6.2°C123 mm87%3 m/s3.3
1986 ❄️14.6°C11.2°C7.8°C18.7°C5.0°C141 mm86%3.2 m/s3.2
1985 🌧️14.7°C12.0°C9.3°C18.7°C6.4°C224 mm89%4.2 m/s3.4
198419.5°C15.3°C11.1°C23.9°C6.8°C76 mm85%2.7 m/s3.7
198319.8°C15.4°C11.0°C23.2°C5.9°C66 mm86%2.4 m/s—
198216.5°C13.3°C10.0°C22.2°C5.4°C101 mm85%3.8 m/s—
198118.3°C14.4°C10.5°C21.8°C6.9°C55 mm88%2.7 m/s—

Actual recorded August data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Omagh August Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Omagh in August?▼

The average high in August is around 17.5°C with lows near 10.5°C (mean 14°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Omagh in August?▼

August averages 109 mm of rainfall in Omagh, a relatively wet time of year. The wettest on record was 224 mm in 1985.

What was the hottest August on record in Omagh?▼

The hottest August reached 25.6°C in 2003. The coldest dipped to 5°C in 1986.

Has August in Omagh gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average August temperatures have risen by about 0.8°C. Daytime highs moved from 17.8°C to 18.4°C and overnight lows from 10.4°C to 11.3°C over the same span.

Is August a good time to visit Omagh?▼

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Omagh and a relatively wet time of year, so plan for around 17.5°C daytime highs and 10.5°C at night.

Is August the coldest month in Omagh?▼

Not quite — August is the 11th coolest month in Omagh, averaging 14°C.

What should I pack for Omagh in August?▼

For August in Omagh, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 17.5°C and lows of 10.5°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Omagh humid in August?▼

Relative humidity in August averages 87% — quite humid.

How windy is Omagh in August?▼

Average wind speed in August is 3.2 m/s. The windiest August on record averaged 4.2 m/s (1985).

Which August had the most rainfall in Omagh?▼

The wettest August on record was 1985 with 224 mm. On average, August sees 109 mm.

Where does this August weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Omagh behaves each August, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for August specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.