Castlebar weather in August (Mayo, Ireland)

What should you pack for a trip to Castlebar in August? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The month of August in Castlebar typically includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Experience the summer season in August. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 19°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 12°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Castlebar in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 107 mm for the month. On average, there are about 20 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 118 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June typically offers 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 Castlebar climate page with graphs.

 

Castlebar, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 68%  

Precipitation 107 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 118 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 30% *  

Data from: Claremorris, Ireland (25 KM, 16 Miles).

Where to go in Ireland in August

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Weather conditions Weather

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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 Castlebar, 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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Castlebar.

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