Dooagh weather in August (Mayo, Ireland)

How does the August weather in Dooagh compare to other months? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Dooagh includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 18°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 14°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Precipitation

Dooagh in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 117 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 21 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 142 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. May, June and August generally stand out with 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 Dooagh climate page with graphs.

 

Dooagh, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 70%  

Precipitation 117 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Sunshine 142 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 34% *  

* Data from: Belmullet, Ireland (30 KM, 18 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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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 Dooagh, 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

5/10

Walking

5/10

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 Dooagh.

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