Malin Head weather in August (Donegal County, Ireland)

Curious about the August weather in Malin Head? 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, Malin Head generally has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 17°C. But by evening, they drop to around 13°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Malin Head in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 111 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 20 days of rain.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 137 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June and July typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Malin Head, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 67%  

Precipitation 111 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 79%  

Sunshine 137 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Ireland in August

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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 Malin Head in August?

For visitors traveling to Malin Head, 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

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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