Ballinskelligs weather in August (Kerry, Ireland)

Curious about the climate in Ballinskelligs this August? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

During August, Ballinskelligs usually has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 18°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 14°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Ballinskelligs in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 114 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 21 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 139 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Ballinskelligs. May, June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Ballinskelligs, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Water Temperature 15°C *  

Chance of Rain 69%  

Precipitation 114 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 139 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 33% *  

* Data from: Valentia, Ireland (12 KM, 7 Miles).

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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 Ballinskelligs, 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. With a water temperature of around 15°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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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