Athy weather in August (Kildare County, Ireland)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Athy during August? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

For August, the weather in Athy is generally perfect, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. The summer season takes place during August. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 20°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 12°C.

Precipitation

Athy in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 81 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 17 days.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 157 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

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

 

Athy, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 81 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 69% *  

Sunshine 157 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 35% *  

Data from: Dublin, Ireland (69 KM, 42 Miles).

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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Athy, 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

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