Blarney weather in August (County Cork, Ireland)

How is the weather in Blarney in August? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In August, Blarney typically experiences pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August falls within the summer season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 19°C. But by evening, they drop to around 12°C.

Blarney in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 18 days.

The city usually sees around 160 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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 and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Blarney, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Water Temperature 16°C *  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 79 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 160 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 35% *  

* Data from: Cork, Ireland (10 KM, 6 Miles).

Where to go in Ireland in August

Find out more about the weather in Ireland in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Blarney in August?

For visitors traveling to Blarney, 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 16°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 in August.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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