Dublin weather in August (Dublin County, Ireland)

How does the August weather in Dublin compare to other months? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Dublin during August to be perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is typically considered a summer month. Expect temperatures to climb to 20°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 13°C.

Precipitation

Dublin in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 81 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 16 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 157 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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 and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 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.

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 Dublin.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Ireland? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Ireland. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.