Ballina weather in August (Mayo, Ireland)

Interested in knowing the climate of Ballina in August? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In August, Ballina usually has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. During August, you’ll experience 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.

Precipitation

Ballina in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 115 mm for the month. On average, there are about 20 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 118 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

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 Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 68%  

Precipitation 115 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 118 hours *  

Percentage 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 and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 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.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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