Derry weather in August (Donegal County, Ireland)

Curious about the August weather in Derry? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In August, Derry typically experiences pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. August falls within the summer season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 19°C. But by evening, they drop to around 12°C.

Derry in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 107 mm for the month. Since this is the rainiest month of the year, it's a good idea to carry an umbrella just in case. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 20 days of rain.

The area enjoys a balanced 140 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. May, July, August, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Derry, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 67%  

Precipitation 107 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Sunshine 140 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Ireland in August

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Derry in August?

For visitors traveling to Derry, 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.

What To Do

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

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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