Ballina weather in August (Mayo, Ireland)

Curious about the August weather in Ballina? 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, Ballina generally has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. August falls within the summer season. Daytime temperatures hover around 18°C, while nights can cool down to about 12°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Ballina in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 115 mm for the month. Typically around 20 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 118 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, 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 Ballina climate page with graphs.

 

Ballina, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 18°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 68%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 115 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 20 days  
HumidityHumidity 81% *  
SunshineSunshine 118 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 30% *  
* Data from: Claremorris, Ireland (45 KM, 28 Miles).

Where to go in Ireland in August

Find out more about the weather in Ireland in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Ballina in August?

For visitors traveling to Ballina, 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
9/10
Walking
9/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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