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Cobh weather in August (County Cork, Ireland)

Will it be warm or cold in Cobh this August? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

During August, Cobh usually has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 19°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 13°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Cobh in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 75 mm for the month. This month experiences about 17 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 160 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January and February tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Cobh climate page with graphs.

 

Cobh, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 13°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 19°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 16°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 58%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 75 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 73% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 160 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 35% *  
Data from: Cork, Ireland (14 KM, 8 Miles).

Where to go in Ireland in August

Find out more about the weather in Ireland and which places have the best travel 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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Cobh, 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. With a water temperature of around 16°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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

Interested in more climate information?

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