Dundalk weather in August (Louth County, Ireland)

Curious about the climate in Dundalk this August? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for August in Dundalk includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is a notable month of the summer season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 19°C. But by evening, they drop to around 12°C.

Precipitation

Dundalk in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 89 mm for the month. As the month with the most rain, you'll want to have an umbrella with you to manage the frequent showers. Expect around 17 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 157 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days July typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Dundalk, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 89 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 69% *  

Sunshine 157 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 35% *  

* Data from: Dublin, Ireland (64 KM, 39 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 Dundalk, 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

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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