Arklow weather in August (Wicklow County, Ireland)

Wondering what the weather is like in Arklow during August? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The typical weather for August in Arklow includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During August, the summer season is in full swing. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 19°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 13°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Arklow in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 83 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 15 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

With around 190 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Arklow, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 83 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 190 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 41% *  

* Data from: Rosslare, Ireland (62 KM, 38 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 Arklow, 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

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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