Cork weather in August (County Cork, Ireland)

How does the weather in Cork usually fare in August? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

During August, Cork usually has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 19°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 13°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Cork in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 18 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 160 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Cork climate page with graphs.

 

Cork, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Water Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 79 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 73%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 160 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 35%  

Where to go in Ireland in August

Find out more about the weather in Ireland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Cork, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 16°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Cork.

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