Carrick on Shannon weather in August (Leitrim, Ireland)

Curious about the climate in Carrick on Shannon this August? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In August, Carrick on Shannon usually has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. August is part of summer. Daytime temperatures hover around 19°C, while nights can cool down to about 12°C.

Precipitation

Carrick on Shannon in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 108 mm for the month. Expect around 20 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 118 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

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

 

Carrick on Shannon, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 108 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 118 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 30% *  

Data from: Claremorris, Ireland (63 KM, 39 Miles).

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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 Carrick on Shannon, 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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