Dunquin weather in August (Kerry, Ireland)

What is the weather forecast for Dunquin in August? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

August in Dunquin generally includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 18°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 14°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Precipitation

Dunquin in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 117 mm for the month. On average, there are about 21 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 139 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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

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

 

Dunquin, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 69%  

Precipitation 117 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 139 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 33% *  

Data from: Valentia, Ireland (26 KM, 16 Miles).

Where to go in Ireland in August

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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 Dunquin, 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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