Bantry weather in August (County Cork, Ireland)

Is August a good time to explore Bantry weather-wise? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In August, Bantry typically experiences pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August ushers in the summer season. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 19°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 12°C.

Precipitation

Bantry in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 98 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 19 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

With about 139 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Bantry, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 98 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 139 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 33% *  

* Data from: Valentia, Ireland (61 KM, 38 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 Bantry, 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

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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