Carrickmacross weather in August (Monaghan County, Ireland)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Carrickmacross during August? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

During August, Carrickmacross experiences perfect weather, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. The month of August belongs to the summer season. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 20°C. At night, it falls to around 12°C.

Precipitation

Carrickmacross in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 94 mm for the month. Since this is the rainiest month of the year, it's a good idea to carry an umbrella just in case. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 18 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 157 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 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 this month?

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.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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