Dublin weather in August (Dublin County, Ireland)

Looking to travel to Dublin in August? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Dublin the weather in August is generally perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is a summer month. Daytime temperatures hover around 20°C, while nights can cool down to about 13°C.

Dublin in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 81 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 16 days of rain are anticipated.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 157 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Dublin. July and August typically offer 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 Dublin climate page with graphs.

 

Dublin, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Water Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 81 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 69%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 157 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 35%  

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

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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 Dublin in August?

For visitors traveling to Dublin, 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 15°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 in August.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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