Buncrana weather in August (Donegal County, Ireland)

Planning a trip to Buncrana in August? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In August, Buncrana generally has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. August is a summer month. Daytime temperatures hover around 19°C, while nights can cool down to about 12°C.

Buncrana in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 109 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 20 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 140 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. May, 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 Buncrana climate page with graphs.

 

Buncrana, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 19°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 67%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 109 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 20 days  
SunshineSunshine 140 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Derry, Ireland (18 KM, 11 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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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 Buncrana in August?

For visitors traveling to Buncrana, 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
9/10
Walking
9/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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