Downings weather in August (Donegal County, Ireland)

Is Downings a good destination in August, weather-wise? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In August, Downings tends to experience moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 18°C, cooling off to about 13°C at night. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Downings in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 128 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 20 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 137 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Downings. May and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November 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 Downings climate page with graphs.

 

Downings, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 68%  

Precipitation 128 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Sunshine 137 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Malin Head, Ireland (36 KM, 22 Miles).

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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 Downings, 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

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