Achill Sound weather in August (Mayo, Ireland)

Curious about the climate in Achill Sound this August? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Achill Sound includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 18°C, cooling off to about 13°C at night. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Achill Sound in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 118 mm for the month. This month experiences about 21 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 142 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. May, June, July and August generally stand out with 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 Achill Sound climate page with graphs.

 

Achill Sound, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 69%  

Precipitation 118 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Sunshine 142 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 34% *  

Data from: Belmullet, Ireland (34 KM, 21 Miles).

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 Achill Sound, 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.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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