Ballybofey weather in August (Donegal County, Ireland)

What weather conditions can you expect in Ballybofey this August? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Ballybofey includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. August marks the summer season. Anticipate daytime highs near 18°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 11°C.

Precipitation

Ballybofey in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 115 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 20 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With about 140 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Ballybofey. May, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, 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 Ballybofey climate page with graphs.

 

Ballybofey, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 68%  

Precipitation 115 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Sunshine 140 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Derry, Ireland (37 KM, 23 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 Ballybofey, 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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