Carrickmacross weather in August (Monaghan County, Ireland)

Looking to travel to Carrickmacross 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 Carrickmacross the weather in August is generally perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August falls within the summer season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 20°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 12°C.

Carrickmacross in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 94 mm for the month. With this being the wettest month, keeping an umbrella on hand might save you from getting wet from a sudden shower. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 18 days of rain.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 157 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 Carrickmacross. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February 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 Carrickmacross climate page with graphs.

 

Carrickmacross, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 94 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 69% *  

Sunshine 157 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 35% *  

* Data from: Dublin, Ireland (67 KM, 42 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 Carrickmacross in August?

For visitors traveling to Carrickmacross, 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

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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