Ballycastle weather in August (Mayo, Ireland)

What can you expect from the weather in Ballycastle during August? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In August, Ballycastle generally has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 18°C, while night temperatures can drop to 13°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Ballycastle in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 121 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 21 days of rain are anticipated.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 142 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Ballycastle. May and August 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 Ballycastle climate page with graphs.

 

Ballycastle, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 69%  

Precipitation 121 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Sunshine 142 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 34% *  

* Data from: Belmullet, Ireland (41 KM, 25 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 Ballycastle in August?

For visitors traveling to Ballycastle, 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

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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