Dingle weather in August (Kerry, Ireland)

What can you expect from the weather in Dingle during August? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In August, Dingle generally has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 18°C, while night temperatures can drop to 13°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Dingle in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 115 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 21 days of rain.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 139 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Dingle. May, June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Dingle, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Water Temperature 15°C *  

Chance of Rain 69%  

Precipitation 115 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 139 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 33% *  

* Data from: Valentia, Ireland (23 KM, 14 Miles).

Where to go in Ireland in August

Find out more about the weather in Ireland in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Dingle in August?

For visitors traveling to Dingle, 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 15°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 in August.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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